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DA02 PDZ

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,259 mi
Last recorded111,259 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 PDZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 111,259 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 111,259 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 99,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 87,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 74,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side front cv boot cracked and damp

suspension nois from near side front when driven on the road

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,919 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner section of tread

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

Pass 3 May 2008 53,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,842 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,969 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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DA02 PDZ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA02 PDZ, 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 DA02 PDZ registered?

DA02 PDZ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is DA02 PDZ safe to buy?

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