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RL02 MWM

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,851 mi
Last recorded168,851 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 MWM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 168,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 161,921 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 161,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 154,754 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 140,147 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 140,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 129,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,471 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 116,169 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,100 miles

osf door mirror glass cracked

slight play in nsf top suspension mount

stonechips to windscreen

tinted front windows

Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,300 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,300 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 38,465 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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RL02 MWM is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL02 MWM, 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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RL02 MWM is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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