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OE51 HGF

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 HGF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,876 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 119,108 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 113,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 108,395 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 99,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,762 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 95,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,779 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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OE51 HGF is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HGF, 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 OE51 HGF registered?

OE51 HGF is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is OE51 HGF safe to buy?

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