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F1 MJG

2002 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,407 mi
Last recorded131,407 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 MJG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint bolt snapped no movement so not likely to become detached at time of test. Replacement strongly advised.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 126,235 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 118,919 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 118,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,603 miles

Nearside front lower arm; rear bush deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension - top mount

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,404 miles

Oil leak on engine?

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,253 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,242 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,921 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,921 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,555 miles

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

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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F1 MJG is a 2002 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F1 MJG, 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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F1 MJG is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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