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VS51 CJS

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS51 CJS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 78,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 76,945 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 75,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 73,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 72,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,567 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 70,326 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 69,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 69,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on limit bald inner edge and both also small cut inner edge marked yellow (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 61,919 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on limit bald inner edge and both also small cut inner edge marked yellow (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,967 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,959 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,783 miles

advise nearside and offside front wishbone bushes starting to detereorate

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,643 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,157 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 39,914 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,540 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 35,536 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,695 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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VS51 CJS 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 VS51 CJS, 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 VS51 CJS registered?

VS51 CJS is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is VS51 CJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VS51 CJS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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