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HN02 BPF

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,159 mi
Last recorded109,159 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 BPF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 109,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 106,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 101,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 94,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 93,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 91,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 89,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 86,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 86,945 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,276 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 73,122 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2009 66,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,533 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 57,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,988 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 44,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,865 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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HN02 BPF 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 HN02 BPF, 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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HN02 BPF is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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