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S33 RYP

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,171 mi
Last recorded150,171 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 RYP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 150,171 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 150,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 145,978 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 143,045 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,769 miles

both front headlamps misty

Pass 24 Oct 2017 142,301 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 141,441 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 141,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Baby seats fitted unable to carry out full check of seat belts

Fail 30 Oct 2015 137,303 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Baby seats fitted unable to carry out full check of seat belts

Pass 18 Oct 2014 129,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear shock absorber casings are heavily corroded

some body damage to nearside front corner of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2014 129,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre is starting to perish and close to legal minimum (will need attention soon)

rear shock absorber casings are heavily corroded

some body damage to nearside front corner of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,392 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.......

n/s/r tyre close to limit .......

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bonding failing .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,244 miles

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

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

fuel filter is corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2011 102,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter is corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,977 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 87,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,754 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 78,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear inner mounting bushes perished and splitting

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,723 miles

play in front struts

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,955 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 44,296 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 RYP is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S33 RYP, 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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S33 RYP is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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