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AY02 XAN

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,937 mi
Last recorded137,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XAN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 137,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,703 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 116,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 114,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 113,106 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,351 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,788 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 92,788 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 88,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,812 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 78,862 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,862 miles

front damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 69,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 64,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,721 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 43,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 39,381 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 39,381 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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AY02 XAN is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 91,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY02 XAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY02 XAN is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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