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HY51 GNN

2002 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 GNN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 122,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 122,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 112,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs worn f/r

Fail 5 Dec 2009 112,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs worn f/r

front tyres low tread n/sf slight damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2008 99,174 miles

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

Windscreen has large crack,(not in swept area)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 99,174 miles

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

Nearside Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has large crack,(not in swept area)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 90,946 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall has some small splits

top lefthand section of front screen cracked outside of sweept area

Fail 19 Dec 2007 90,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall has some small splits

top lefthand section of front screen cracked outside of sweept area

Pass 28 Dec 2006 82,288 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre and wheel scuffed.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen cracked on nearside at top outside swept area.

Fail 28 Dec 2006 82,288 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre and wheel scuffed.

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen cracked on nearside at top outside swept area.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 75,274 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen cracked on N/S top,outside swept area.

Fail 3 Jan 2006 75,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen cracked on N/S top outside swept area.

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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HY51 GNN is a 2002 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HY51 GNN, 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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HY51 GNN is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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