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Y6 APU

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,137 mi
Last recorded163,137 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 APU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 163,137 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 154,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

air in brake system

Pass 24 Feb 2024 147,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 144,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 138,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,989 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,935 miles

all suspension components corroded

car overheated during test

Fail 26 Jan 2018 107,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

all suspension components corroded

car overheated during test

Fail 15 Sep 2017 107,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on the display clock (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL suspension arms corroded

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 100,577 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 92,889 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside wiperblade split on end

Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 67,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 63,565 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,056 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 49,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,387 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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Y6 APU is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y6 APU, 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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Y6 APU is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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