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TAJ 805S

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAJ 805S
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 131,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 131,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 131,306 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,394 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 114,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,081 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,692 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 71,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,308 miles

Inside of front discs corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,308 miles

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

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

Inside of front discs corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,473 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,072 miles

Brake discs deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2007 30,340 miles

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

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,340 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,468 miles

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

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Fail 28 Nov 2006 24,468 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 29 Nov 2005 18,225 miles

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

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

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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TAJ 805S is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TAJ 805S, 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 TAJ 805S registered?

TAJ 805S is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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