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R12 HNF

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,554 mi
Last recorded114,554 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HNF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 114,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 114,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 109,786 miles

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012 104,207 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 95,181 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 88,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 80,378 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 71,952 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 71,950 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 62,144 miles

front and rear discs worn

parking brake performance only 17% minimum allowed 16%

rear brake pads getting low

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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R12 HNF is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R12 HNF, 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 R12 HNF registered?

R12 HNF is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is R12 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 HNF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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