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S3 PSK

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

222,581 mi
Last recorded222,581 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 222,581 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 213,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 205,302 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 205,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lower outer hub joint fretting

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 196,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 196,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 187,961 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 180,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 171,287 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape uneven wear

Pass 14 Mar 2014 156,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 140,905 miles

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

Fail 12 Mar 2013 140,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 3 Apr 2012 128,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 128,920 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,143 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 115,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 105,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,265 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,934 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 PSK is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PSK, 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 PSK registered?

S3 PSK is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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