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VO02 OMB

2002 Audi S3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,883 mi
Last recorded119,883 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 OMB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2012 119,883 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 119,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front inner driveshaft gaitors split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 100,751 miles

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

lift in offside upper suspension mounting,..advise to change

nearside front inner c/v boot insecure

nearside washer blocked

Fail 6 Dec 2010 100,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

lift in offside upper suspension mounting,..advise to change

nearside front inner c/v boot insecure

nearside washer blocked

Pass 28 Nov 2009 92,470 miles

air bag warning light is on indicating a fault

nearside front inner cv boot is split

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,107 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 89,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 89,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VO02 OMB is a 2002 Audi S3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO02 OMB, 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 VO02 OMB registered?

VO02 OMB is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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