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FG52 FBE

2002 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

170,216 mi
Last recorded170,216 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 FBE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 170,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 164,854 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 156,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 151,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 147,111 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Nov 2019 143,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met required limits

Fail 2 Nov 2019 143,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met required limits

Pass 8 Nov 2018 139,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2018 139,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2017 134,824 miles

front tyres heavy wear inner edges

headlamp aim cloudy

o/s/f antiroll bar link boot slight damage

Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,708 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 124,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 113,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,821 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 108,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 102,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen washer warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen washer warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2011 92,779 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,666 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,739 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,693 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 37,557 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,680 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall damage

Pass 5 Oct 2005 12,301 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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FG52 FBE is a 2002 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FG52 FBE, 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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FG52 FBE is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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