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S33 RUV

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,382 mi
Last recorded168,382 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 RUV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 168,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 167,747 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 166,072 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 161,422 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2013 161,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 147,697 miles

nearside bottom wish bone bush split

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2011 147,697 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside bottom wish bone bush split

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 143,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 132,436 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 132,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 113,070 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 79,628 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 79,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,300 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 50,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,596 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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S33 RUV is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S33 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S33 RUV registered?

S33 RUV is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is S33 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 RUV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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