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WO02 OPC

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,897 mi
Last recorded136,897 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 OPC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 130,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,709 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside head lamp lenses becoming dull.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,577 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)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside head lamp lenses becoming dull.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 119,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 105,406 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 91,527 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 91,527 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,045 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,395 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,985 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 4 Apr 2008 71,985 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,725 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,416 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 39,414 miles

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

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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WO02 OPC is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WO02 OPC, 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 WO02 OPC registered?

WO02 OPC is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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