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S3 DOP

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DOP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 112,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 112,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,154 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 109,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,282 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 104,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,098 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 91,657 miles

Centre exhaust join has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre exhaust join has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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

Nearside front headlight levelling bar (on wishbones broken).

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

Poosible differential / brake fault on nearside rear wheel (appears to intermittantly lock up).

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,523 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,493 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 81,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,322 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,766 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,314 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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S3 DOP is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S3 DOP, 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 S3 DOP registered?

S3 DOP is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is S3 DOP safe to buy?

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