2002 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · S3 DCX
2002 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 139,583 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S3 DCX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 139,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S3 DCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi A3 (S3 DCX) between February 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
S3 DCX Mileage History
- 22/02/200650,003 mi
- 12/02/200764,895 mi+14,892 mi
- 14/02/200873,521 mi+8,626 mi
- 18/02/200979,969 mi+6,448 mi
- 04/02/201084,918 mi+4,949 mi
- 09/02/201190,067 mi+5,149 mi
- 27/02/201296,456 mi+6,389 mi
- 08/02/2013100,247 mi+3,791 mi
- 10/02/2014103,400 mi+3,153 mi
- 10/02/2014103,400 mi
- 06/02/2015107,099 mi+3,699 mi
- 10/02/2016110,463 mi+3,364 mi
- 10/02/2016110,463 mi
- 07/02/2017113,867 mi+3,404 mi
- 13/02/2017113,867 mi
- 06/02/2018117,302 mi+3,435 mi
- 04/02/2019120,736 mi+3,434 mi
- 03/02/2020123,367 mi+2,631 mi
- 05/02/2020123,367 mi
- 11/02/2021126,249 mi+2,882 mi
- 31/01/2022127,221 mi+972 mi
- 01/03/2023132,891 mi+5,670 mi
- 08/03/2023132,895 mi+4 mi
- 20/01/2025134,271 mi+1,376 mi
- 19/01/2026139,583 mi+5,312 mi
Average of roughly 4,500 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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