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R333 MEA

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,704 mi
Last recorded155,704 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 MEA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 155,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 149,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 142,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,123 miles

Nearside front inner arch trim slightly insecure.

Offside front inner CV boot deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,912 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 30 Jul 2015 114,462 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 114,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,321 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 71,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 61,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,393 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 41,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 32,131 miles

offside head lamp aim high, beamset head light

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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R333 MEA is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R333 MEA, 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 R333 MEA registered?

R333 MEA is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for R333 MEA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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