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H8 NFW

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,655 mi
Last recorded130,655 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 NFW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 130,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 128,000 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,638 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 120,648 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 116,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 109,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2012 102,658 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing afull inspection to rear seat belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,658 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing afull inspection to rear seat belt

Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,650 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of rear belt

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 84,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 69,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 54,848 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 41,442 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 25 May 2007 41,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 8 May 2006 34,961 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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H8 NFW is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H8 NFW, 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 H8 NFW registered?

H8 NFW is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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