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S300 WAS

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,594 mi
Last recorded140,594 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 140,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 134,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 127,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 119,397 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 109,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 73,059 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 66,463 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 66,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 May 2012 62,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 55,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 39,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,080 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 WAS is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S300 WAS, 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 S300 WAS registered?

S300 WAS is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is S300 WAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 WAS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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