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S3 MDM

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,203 mi
Last recorded36,203 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MDM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 36,203 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 36,009 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 35,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,412 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 35,168 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 34,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 31,453 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 29,948 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 27,831 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,525 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 24,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,885 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the inner face.

Pass 28 May 2010 19,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 13,024 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,201 miles

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

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)

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

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 MDM is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MDM, 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 S3 MDM registered?

S3 MDM is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is S3 MDM safe to buy?

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