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B1 YOB

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 YOB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 115,603 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,025 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 114,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,438 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,536 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,516 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 109,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,817 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,112 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,243 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 36,821 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 36,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 27,800 miles

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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B1 YOB is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B1 YOB, 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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What year was B1 YOB registered?

B1 YOB is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is B1 YOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 YOB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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