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FY52 BNX

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 BNX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 132,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,800 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,727 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 112,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Nov 2014 109,954 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,869 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs have slight corosion

nearside front tyre bald on edges not exposing cords

Fail 16 Nov 2011 76,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs have slight corosion

nearside front tyre bald on edges not exposing cords

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,716 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,752 miles

o/s cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,611 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 53,611 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,419 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,204 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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FY52 BNX is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY52 BNX, 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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FY52 BNX is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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