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AE52 GXT

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,854 mi
Last recorded140,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 GXT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 140,854 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 138,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 134,117 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs (Inner face) Corroded

Front headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/s/r tyre has a nail

Rear discs corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight free play in steering wheel

Slight oil leak

o/s/f cv gaiter clip slightly insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 122,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 122,647 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 114,668 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 114,668 miles

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

rear tyres worn excessive on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2016 108,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,980 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 97,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 66,521 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 66,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 62,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,782 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 49,252 miles

*both front tyres worn on edges and small cracks on inner tyre walls*

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,252 miles

*both front tyres worn on edges and small cracks on inner tyre walls*

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,703 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 35,258 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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AE52 GXT is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE52 GXT, 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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AE52 GXT is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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