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PL02 COU

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,674 mi
Last recorded147,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 COU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2022 147,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 145,985 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 143,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake discs showing surface corrosion

front and rear suspension showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 143,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 143,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both brake lights not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 141,026 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint in front of oil sump (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 141,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint in front of oil sump (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 138,374 miles

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

Oil leak

service light on

Fail 14 May 2015 138,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

service light on

Pass 28 May 2014 128,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 126,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front top suspension mount has movement when levered

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner tread

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have worn bald on outer treads

Fail 15 Apr 2013 117,455 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil level is below minimum

offside front top suspension mount has movement when levered

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner tread

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have worn bald on outer treads

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,271 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,271 miles

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

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

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

engine fan not working

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,543 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,721 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 62,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate peeling

offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,925 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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PL02 COU is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PL02 COU, 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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PL02 COU is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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