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J16 CHU

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

165,800 mi
Last recorded165,800 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 CHU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 165,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 165,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 163,789 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 156,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 148,933 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 136,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,431 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 126,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leck on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,769 miles

O/S/F CV boot repaired with sealant. OK at time of retest

Some damage to front and rear sill lips under vehicle. Possibly jacking damage.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 119,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Some damage to front and rear sill lips under vehicle. Possibly jacking damage.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2014 103,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,843 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 94,841 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 89,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,845 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 84,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine smoking

rear wiper blade worn and split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine smoking

rear wiper blade worn and split

Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,553 miles

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

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,933 miles

rear number plate worn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,999 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 36,303 miles

Nearside Front 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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J16 CHU is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J16 CHU, 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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J16 CHU is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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