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OE02 TKC

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,642 mi
Last recorded101,642 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 TKC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,642 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 101,642 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 98,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 98,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 87,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,110 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 93,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,955 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 82,955 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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,582 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,507 miles

front pads apear low

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 TKC is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 TKC, 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 OE02 TKC registered?

OE02 TKC is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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