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YX51 OHV

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,673 mi
Last recorded139,673 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OHV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 139,673 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 139,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 139,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 135,576 miles

covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2022 136,844 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2021 134,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 135,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 134,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2015 134,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 122,307 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine ,traction warning ligth on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 108,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 96,268 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 96,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,590 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,601 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,225 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 67,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,583 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,609 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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YX51 OHV is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YX51 OHV, 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 YX51 OHV registered?

YX51 OHV is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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