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C3 HKE

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,155 mi
Last recorded185,155 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 HKE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 185,155 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 175,095 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 165,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILLS CORRODED

Pass 10 Jan 2022 165,010 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 165,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2020 160,940 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2019 156,245 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both side front & both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 152,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 137,267 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 132,633 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 126,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 118,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 113,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 90,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 79,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 55,632 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 55,632 miles

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

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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C3 HKE is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C3 HKE, 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 C3 HKE registered?

C3 HKE is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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