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N40 WRH

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,085 mi
Last recorded155,085 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 WRH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 155,085 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel injectors damp

indicator switch worn

Fail 24 Jul 2019 155,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

air intake pipe split

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 154,028 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 139,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 132,068 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 132,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 125,608 miles

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)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 118,971 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 118,971 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 109,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 101,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wippers noisy

Fail 23 Feb 2010 91,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wippers noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,318 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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N40 WRH is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N40 WRH, 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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What year was N40 WRH registered?

N40 WRH is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is N40 WRH safe to buy?

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