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CX52 TLJ

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,350 mi
Last recorded142,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 TLJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 142,350 miles

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

headlight lens cloudy

Pass 31 Dec 2020 142,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 138,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,726 miles

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

door sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2018 135,675 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective on suspension arm (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly? (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

door sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2016 128,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 121,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,519 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,517 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,797 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 89,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 64,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,221 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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CX52 TLJ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CX52 TLJ, 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 CX52 TLJ registered?

CX52 TLJ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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