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OE02 UJW

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

171,250 mi
Last recorded171,250 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 171,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 166,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,684 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 155,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 155,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 151,929 miles

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front bottom arms ,rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 151,929 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front bottom arms ,rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 150,252 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 146,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2019 146,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 142,027 miles

eml on

Fail 31 Jan 2018 142,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml on

Pass 17 Dec 2016 136,310 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 133,109 miles

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes starting to unbond

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 127,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 127,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,968 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 120,968 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)

rear disc in poor con

Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge, tyre underinflated and perished

rear discs worn and started to corrode on outer edges

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge, tyre underinflated and perished

rear discs worn and started to corrode on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,816 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,264 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear disc are worn.

front wiper judder on windscreen.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,277 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 68,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 63,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,407 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 UJW is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

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

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