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FJ02 XKD

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,724 mi
Last recorded114,724 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 XKD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,724 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 112,054 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 112,052 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,783 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 108,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative fractured (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,413 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative fractured (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 96,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,732 miles

engine lamp on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,197 miles

engine fault light is on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,317 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,894 miles

font no plate small cracked

Pass 30 May 2012 67,902 miles

engine fault light is on

Fail 30 May 2012 67,902 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished and split

engine fault light is on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,423 miles

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

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

front numberplate cracked

offside front tyre perished/split at base of tread (2005 tyre?)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,277 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge and splits forming at base of tread blocks

front numberplate cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge and splits forming at base of tread blocks

front numberplate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front numberplate cracked

oil leaks adjacent to gearbox? at nearside and centre of car

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,039 miles

Front numberplate cracked

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 56,039 miles

Front numberplate cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,340 miles

Coolant lamp on dash?

Slight damage to front number plate

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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FJ02 XKD is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FJ02 XKD, 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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FJ02 XKD is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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