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S300 MMG

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,393 mi
Last recorded140,393 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 MMG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 140,393 miles

Dash light miss aligned

Oil leak

Rear Ride height sensor damaged

Rear Steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 140,356 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine is smokey

Non standard exhaust fitted

Ride height sensor damaged

Various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 133,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,687 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both output very poor (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Side repeater incorrect colour both white light (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,439 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 118,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,931 miles

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

rear headlight load switch broken

zenon lights fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,610 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 95,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 79,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,593 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,984 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 63,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,199 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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S300 MMG is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S300 MMG, 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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S300 MMG is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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