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OE51 GDO

2002 Audi S3

Green Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 GDO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,801 miles

all 4 brake disces deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 94,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,247 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 85,070 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 79,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 5 Feb 2011 79,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,246 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,225 miles

under tray insecure

Pass 22 May 2008 67,454 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 67,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 56,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,379 miles

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

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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OE51 GDO is a 2002 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OE51 GDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 GDO registered?

OE51 GDO is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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