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YG02 JGR

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,891 mi
Last recorded134,891 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 JGR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,891 miles

both rear shock absorbers have light surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 122,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,861 miles

Rear tyres low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,958 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 106,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2015 103,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 98,776 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 81,291 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 70,426 miles

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 9 Feb 2010 67,377 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,375 miles

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

offsiea and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes getting slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2009 62,452 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges and worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 6 Feb 2008 56,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,173 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 37,339 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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YG02 JGR is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG02 JGR, 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 YG02 JGR registered?

YG02 JGR is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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