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VF02 ORJ

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,288 mi
Last recorded81,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 ORJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 81,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cuts in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cuts in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cuts in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cuts in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 74,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cuts in outer side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,119 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,714 miles

The o/s door mirror casing is loose

The rear brake pads are 2 3rds worn

Pass 30 May 2013 67,661 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,098 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 34,072 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,575 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 23,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,356 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,450 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 15,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VF02 ORJ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VF02 ORJ, 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 VF02 ORJ registered?

VF02 ORJ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VF02 ORJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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