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DK52 FWB

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,707 mi
Last recorded150,707 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FWB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,707 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 150,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 141,104 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,187 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 134,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 127,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 123,519 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2011 119,206 miles

nsf inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 16 May 2011 119,206 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

nsf inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 107,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 107,822 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)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 101,166 miles

front discs low

major oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 90,438 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 90,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 80,406 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 80,406 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 65,020 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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DK52 FWB is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK52 FWB, 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 DK52 FWB registered?

DK52 FWB is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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