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S3 XPR

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,340 mi
Last recorded152,340 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XPR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 152,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 146,535 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 146,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 141,518 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 141,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,443 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 130,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 118,356 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 113,460 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,343 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,224 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 99,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,282 miles

near side front tyre tread perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,606 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing and split

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,606 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing and split

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 May 2009 75,427 miles

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 May 2009 75,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 May 2008 72,030 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on legal limits

Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,258 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 XPR is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPR, 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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S3 XPR is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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