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OE02 HHY

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,811 mi
Last recorded166,811 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 HHY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 166,811 miles

EML warning on!

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight self leveling control link insecure

Vehicle has engine oil leak!

Pass 2 Sep 2021 159,534 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise nearside front brake hose inscure.

advise nearside rear headlamp self levelling device broken.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 159,534 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise nearside front brake hose inscure.

advise nearside rear headlamp self levelling device broken.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 152,058 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 152,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 144,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 144,578 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 140,259 miles

advise inner front drive shaft cv boots split.

Fail 16 May 2018 140,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (1.7.2)

advise inner front drive shaft cv boots split.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,705 miles

Front subframe damage

Fail 25 Jul 2017 136,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front subframe damage

Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,017 miles

Front both inner cv boots split

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 133,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Front both inner cv boots split

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 133,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear passenger foot-well has a hole caused by damage

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,253 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 128,253 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,818 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 110,209 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 110,209 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 103,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,035 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 98,035 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 92,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,740 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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OE02 HHY is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OE02 HHY, 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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OE02 HHY is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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