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J200 SEJ

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,185 mi
Last recorded127,185 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 SEJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 127,185 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 127,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 121,194 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 121,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,687 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn ,Pitted & Corroding

Front & Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Front Wipers Splitting

O/S Headlamp Beam Patten Poor--Lens Discoloured

O/S/R Wheel Rim Badly Distorted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 110,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn ,Pitted & Corroding

Front & Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Front Wipers Splitting

O/S Headlamp Beam Patten Poor--Lens Discoloured

O/S/R Wheel Rim Badly Distorted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 107,563 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 107,563 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,034 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2008 61,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,210 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,527 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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J200 SEJ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J200 SEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J200 SEJ registered?

J200 SEJ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is J200 SEJ safe to buy?

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