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RD02 EHG

2002 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 EHG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 113,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody coated in protective coating

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 105,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,057 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,948 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 74,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 71,258 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,441 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 28,680 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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RD02 EHG is a 2002 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RD02 EHG, 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 RD02 EHG registered?

RD02 EHG is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RD02 EHG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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