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HS02 BVV

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,901 mi
Last recorded191,901 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 BVV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 191,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 184,480 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 178,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 165,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 161,683 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 161,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 154,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 153,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 129,114 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 125,268 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front wipers worn

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 125,268 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front wipers worn

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,244 miles

slight roughness from both front wheel bearings.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 119,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight roughness from both front wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 114,502 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 114,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 107,061 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 107,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,816 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 94,814 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,067 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 79,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,111 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 50,078 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 50,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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HS02 BVV is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HS02 BVV, 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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HS02 BVV is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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