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BV02 OGH

2002 Audi S3

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,257 mi
Last recorded134,257 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 OGH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 123,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 115,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 100,761 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 May 2013 100,667 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 91,830 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 49,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 49,442 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 85,604 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 85,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 78,113 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 78,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,440 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 72,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,511 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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BV02 OGH is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV02 OGH, 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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BV02 OGH is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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