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EJ02 MVX

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 MVX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 127,932 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 127,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,020 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,138 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 108,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 108,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 96,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 10 May 2014 96,702 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn and lipped

o/s/f outer cv boot seeping a little grease

Pass 16 May 2013 85,965 miles

small exhaust leak from rear silencer

two o/s/r brake pipes have signs of rust but have coating on pipes

Fail 15 May 2013 85,965 miles

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

knock from rear noticed while carrying out brake test

small exhaust leak from rear silencer

two o/s/r brake pipes have signs of rust but have coating on pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,019 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,620 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 44,954 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,857 miles

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Apr 2008 38,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,118 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 34,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,543 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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EJ02 MVX is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ02 MVX, 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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EJ02 MVX is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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