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S3 UAO

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,599 mi
Last recorded78,599 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2022 78,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 78,599 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 78,465 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,006 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre perished slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 75,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre perished slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 73,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear and n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,681 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,303 miles

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

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

Offside headlight deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,595 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,080 miles

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,735 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 28,623 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,761 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 UAO is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

S3 UAO is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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