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RL51 DCE

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

168,092 mi
Last recorded168,092 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 DCE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 168,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 165,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 163,228 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 161,028 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2021 157,678 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 157,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 150,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 137,196 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe on rear box joint slight hole and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 137,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe on rear box joint slight hole and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 115,715 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,135 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 109,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,168 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,168 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,082 miles

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

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

offside door lock would benefit from attention

slight deterioration in rear brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2012 85,820 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn very low

Fail 26 May 2012 85,779 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn very low

Fail 3 Jun 2011 79,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,249 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2010 68,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,940 miles

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

clicking noise from the offside of the steering rack , no wear found

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,320 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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RL51 DCE is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RL51 DCE, 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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RL51 DCE is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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