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ST02 GHN

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,240 mi
Last recorded97,240 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 GHN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,295 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

rear disc covers corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 85,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

rear disc covers corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe/hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front o/s seat tilt inoperative.

Power steering pipes corroding.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe/hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front o/s seat tilt inoperative.

Power steering pipes corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 74,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,079 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHING

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODING

Pass 19 May 2015 67,958 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust flanges corroded.front lower arm bushes soft.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,773 miles

slight play in nsf tie rod

Fail 10 Apr 2014 64,773 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in nsf tie rod

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,939 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,767 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,495 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,407 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,536 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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ST02 GHN is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST02 GHN, 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 ST02 GHN registered?

ST02 GHN is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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