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OY02 HLC

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,329 mi
Last recorded114,329 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 HLC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 114,329 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 114,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,570 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to crack

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,455 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,051 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 96,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,159 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 91,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,956 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 84,690 miles

Inspected in wet conditions

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,690 miles

Inspected in wet conditions

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 76,585 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 76,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,498 miles

rust on front brake discs

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,490 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 56,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,329 miles

front and rear discs rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,601 miles

near side rear tyre tread distorting

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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OY02 HLC is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY02 HLC, 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 OY02 HLC registered?

OY02 HLC is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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