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S3 OUH

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OUH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,570 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,227 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 63,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,564 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 62,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side waii (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,489 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,880 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,031 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,469 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,694 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 OUH is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUH, 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 OUH registered?

S3 OUH is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is S3 OUH safe to buy?

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