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FY52 ZJN

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,505 mi
Last recorded155,505 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 155,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 155,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 144,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 144,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of being overheated (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 144,068 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front and rear height sensors broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bolt in o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/r wheel binding, brakes tested with decelarometer

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion suspension components

slight seepage of grease n/s/f outer cv boot clip

Pass 12 May 2017 138,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc pad wiring disconnected

Nearside Rear suspension sensor link broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer sill corroding at front [oversills fitted]

oil sensor warning lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc pad wiring disconnected

Nearside Rear suspension sensor link broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer sill corroding at front [oversills fitted]

oil sensor warning lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 134,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear height sensors disconnected

Fail 25 Nov 2015 134,417 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear height sensors disconnected

Pass 26 Nov 2014 128,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 119,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,028 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 106,996 miles

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,900 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,668 miles

rear washer inop and brake discs a little crusty but worn fine

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,698 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,375 miles

advise both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

advise both rear shockers lower bushes splitting

Fail 12 Sep 2007 59,375 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

advise both rear shockers lower bushes splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,310 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 ZJN is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY52 ZJN, 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 ZJN is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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