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WP51 ZHA

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,063 mi
Last recorded150,063 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 ZHA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 150,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 150,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 137,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,118 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)

Oil leak

n/s/f antiroll bar link fouling height sensor link rod

o/s & n/s fromt inner driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 13 Jul 2011 113,100 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Oil leak

n/s/f antiroll bar link fouling height sensor link rod

o/s & n/s fromt inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,025 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 97,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,042 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 80,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,045 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,185 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 41,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,616 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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WP51 ZHA is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WP51 ZHA, 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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WP51 ZHA is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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