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F3 UGO

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,139 mi
Last recorded166,139 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 UGO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 166,139 miles

Front Inner brake discs worn

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

noisy exhaust note / rear exhaust box removed / modified

Fail 15 Apr 2025 166,139 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Outer Body insecure both o/s and n/s outer sills not whelded to mot standards = not whelded front to rear of sills to floor/ inner sill areas (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner brake discs worn

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

engine smokey

noisy exhaust note / rear exhaust box removed / modified

Pass 16 Apr 2024 160,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 157,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 155,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 153,903 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 153,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 151,354 miles

Offside Front sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2020 151,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2019 145,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 129,704 miles

EMISSIONS POOR

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

Nearside Front LENS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,386 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 122,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 111,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 91,598 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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F3 UGO is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F3 UGO, 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 F3 UGO registered?

F3 UGO is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is F3 UGO safe to buy?

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