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Y21 GSC

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 GSC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 139,448 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 139,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 138,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,725 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 130,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,446 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,648 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,863 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose.

n/s/r suspension roll sensor broken.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 96,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 93,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear anti roll bar plastic mountings cracked/deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2009 78,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear anti roll bar plastic mountings cracked/deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,590 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 73,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

high level stop lamp partially working.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,183 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 55,183 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 33,419 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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Y21 GSC is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y21 GSC, 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 Y21 GSC registered?

Y21 GSC is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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