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RE02 XOR

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,100 mi
Last recorded125,100 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 XOR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 125,100 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,674 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,086 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 26 Jan 2013 106,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,042 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres on wear bars - screw nearside and air leakage

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,106 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

THE REAR BRAKE DISC ARE CORRODED

Fail 10 Feb 2011 86,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

the rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,495 miles

front brake disc pads worn to limit

rear tyre treads worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,494 miles

Cut in right front sidewall

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres worn on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2006 34,449 miles

front tyres worn on edge

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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RE02 XOR is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RE02 XOR, 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 RE02 XOR registered?

RE02 XOR is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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