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FM02 RRU

2002 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

128,038 mi
Last recorded128,038 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 RRU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 128,038 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 128,038 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 123,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 122,284 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered by body kit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 122,284 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered by body kit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 122,263 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front outer sills holed and corroded outside prescribed areas, unable to fully inspect due to sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,216 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 117,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

front and rear ride height sensor linkages broken

Fail 8 May 2019 117,108 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component fouling hoses - n/s drive shaft (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

front and rear ride height sensor linkages broken

Pass 9 May 2018 109,767 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 109,747 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 96,911 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 96,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,839 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 75,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s w/blade torn ends replace/front 0/s n/s discs worn/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/exhaust rusty/p/spipes oily/rusty rack noisy MONITOR/tank straps rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/rear no.plate disc

Pass 8 May 2012 67,902 miles

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

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

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

feul filter slight corrision

Fail 8 May 2012 67,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

feul filter slight corrision

Pass 4 May 2011 62,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 62,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

feul filter rusty slight stain

slight cut front n/s tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,736 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear blade torn/f/r b/hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/p/spipes rusty/damp MONITOR/emissions SLOW to come DOWN MONITOR

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,216 miles

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

rear o/s tyre perrished

Fail 23 Mar 2009 52,216 miles

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

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

rear o/s tyre perrished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,897 miles

Emissions slow to come down MONITOR

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)

exhausslight det f/r susp r/bushes/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,258 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty †rack noisy MONITOR †emissions slow to come down

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,122 miles

exhaust rusty †emissions slow to come down † †o/s front tyreworn inner edge

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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FM02 RRU is a 2002 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FM02 RRU, 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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FM02 RRU is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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