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VU02 YSJ

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,407 mi
Last recorded105,407 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YSJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 105,407 miles

FRONT DIFF. BECOMING DEFECTIVE LOCKS UP IN REVERSE ON FULL LOCK

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 105,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT DIFF. BECOMING DEFECTIVE LOCKS UP IN REVERSE ON FULL LOCK

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,166 miles

off side front cv boot cracking/rear pads wearing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 145,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 3 Jul 2009 145,407 miles

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 19 May 2008 139,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 115,652 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 115,652 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

3-5 k left on rear pads

front antiroll bar corroded

front pads 3-5 k left till light on

rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 90,066 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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VU02 YSJ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black 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 VU02 YSJ, 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 VU02 YSJ registered?

VU02 YSJ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 YSJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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