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DK02 FMM

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 FMM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 98,279 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,107 miles

outer sills covered cant be fully inspected

underside coated

Fail 10 Apr 2023 97,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play nsf strut top mounting

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed / not prescribed area

Offside Front slight play detected at strut top upper mounting

brake pad wear indicator illuminated / not worn down to wear indicators

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,170 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 90,662 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe on pump (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,119 miles

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 4 Sep 2018 88,119 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,830 miles

Front no plate loose

Nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Nearside inner rack end has slight play

Washer fluid low

Fail 7 Aug 2017 78,808 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working All brake lights inop (1.2.1b)

Front no plate loose

Nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Nearside inner rack end has slight play

Washer fluid low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,783 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Offside front inner CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,762 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front fog light inop

service light on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,762 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front fog light inop

service light on

Pass 22 May 2013 75,975 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 21 May 2013 75,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,840 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 69,766 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc worn corroded on inner edges

o/s/f suspension leg starting to leak

rear brake disc worn and corroded

small hole in inner edge n/s/r

unable to carry out brake test due to condition of tyre and suspension

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,953 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 62,953 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 58,399 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,582 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,582 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 52,525 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in offside rack knuckle joint

Fail 10 Nov 2007 44,327 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,327 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,673 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 43,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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DK02 FMM is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 DK02 FMM, 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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DK02 FMM is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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