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HY51 KKN

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,480 mi
Last recorded150,480 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 KKN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 150,480 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 147,388 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 143,096 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 139,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 135,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front beam pattern poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,886 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 124,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 120,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2013 110,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 104,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,802 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil level low on arrival.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 99,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil level low on arrival.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,976 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 93,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,775 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,509 miles

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 9 Jan 2008 74,432 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,320 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 49,665 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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HY51 KKN is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY51 KKN, 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 KKN is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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