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RJ02 KMO

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,296 mi
Last recorded158,296 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 KMO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 158,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,605 miles

Brake pipes slight corrosion

O/S/R tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2014 117,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,987 miles

Slight leak on N/S/F CV boot

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,624 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Front number plate slightly loose.

Rear pads wearing low but currently above minimum thickness.

Slight play in O/S/F top mount.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,389 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,389 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,935 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sills covered

rear discs slight wear

rear number plate stained

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,339 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 69,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 63,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,235 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,235 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front bumper slight damage

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,156 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front bumper damaged

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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RJ02 KMO is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ02 KMO, 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 RJ02 KMO registered?

RJ02 KMO is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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