MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear washer inop and brake discs a little crusty but worn fine
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
advise both front lower arm rear bushes splitting
advise both rear shockers lower bushes splitting
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
How Reliable is the Audi S3?
Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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