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HNZ 131

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,117 mi
Last recorded163,117 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 131
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 163,117 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 163,112 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 158,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 154,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 150,858 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 146,746 miles

both front top mounts have slight play / lift

Fail 8 Mar 2021 146,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated centre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated centre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front top mounts have slight play / lift

Pass 5 Mar 2020 143,825 miles

Clutch pedal pivot has slight wear or free play

Handbrake slight reverse travel

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Under-body corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 139,085 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 136,223 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 136,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 130,094 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 117,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,431 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 79,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,830 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 31 Dec 2009 68,777 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,341 miles

both front tyres just legal

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,268 miles

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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HNZ 131 is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HNZ 131, 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 HNZ 131 registered?

HNZ 131 is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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