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S3 STA

2002 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,500 mi
Last recorded124,500 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 STA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,500 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 124,500 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 121,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 116,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 111,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,310 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 101,954 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 97,697 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 89,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 89,866 miles

Nearside 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 8 Dec 2007 81,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 69,017 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 69,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 STA is a 2002 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 STA, 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 STA registered?

S3 STA is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is S3 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 STA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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