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N12 SMY

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,662 mi
Last recorded154,662 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 SMY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 154,662 miles

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

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

underbody heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2024 154,369 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2023 153,544 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 153,504 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour full beam (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 153,233 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 152,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 152,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 150,010 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 150,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 144,366 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 135,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fore/aft (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f seat belt slight fluff

Fail 28 Jun 2016 135,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fore/aft (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front side lights dull

chip in windscreen

fuel tank cap seal perished

o/s/f tyre appears to be rubbing inner arch on bumps

rear suspension coil springs coil bound

Fail 20 Jul 2015 131,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front side lights dull

chip in windscreen

fuel tank cap seal perished

o/s/f tyre appears to be rubbing inner arch on bumps

rear suspension coil springs coil bound

service light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 123,482 miles

mil on

Fail 25 Jun 2014 123,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mil on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,347 miles

engine oil just below the half mark

Fail 25 Jun 2013 112,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil just below the half mark

Pass 28 Jun 2012 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 106,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,808 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge,possibly tracking required

O/S/R tyre has 2 screws in it

Fail 27 Sep 2011 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edge,possibly tracking required

O/S/R tyre has 2 screws in it

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,798 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,970 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,004 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 65,859 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre size 225/45/17Y B/STONE POTENZA RE040

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,297 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N12 SMY is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N12 SMY, 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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N12 SMY is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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