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GD02 UUO

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,034 mi
Last recorded161,034 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UUO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 161,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 158,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 154,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 146,073 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 135,620 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 9 Sep 2015 135,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link broken at nsr (1.7.2)

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,869 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 122,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 110,596 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 110,596 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,205 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 105,205 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 93,492 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,419 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 88,418 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,602 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 65,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,022 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 48,822 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 48,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GD02 UUO is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GD02 UUO, 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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GD02 UUO is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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