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R19 MCP

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,222 mi
Last recorded174,222 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 MCP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 174,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 174,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 168,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 163,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 160,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 157,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 152,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 147,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 135,856 miles

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

osf bottom arm rear bush starting to part slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2011 135,856 miles

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

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

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

osf bottom arm rear bush starting to part slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2010 125,836 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 125,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads low

low tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,482 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 106,482 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 85,111 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 85,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 82,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 82,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,745 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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R19 MCP is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R19 MCP, 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 R19 MCP registered?

R19 MCP is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is R19 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 MCP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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