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G8 LPS

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

207,285 mi
Last recorded207,285 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LPS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 207,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 10% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 4.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 199,666 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 199,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 189,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Apr 2021 189,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2020 182,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 182,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 172,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2018 164,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 164,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 155,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 146,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 137,755 miles

Damage to rear bumper and tail gate, Tail gate operates fine and secure in the closed postion

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 137,753 miles

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

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

Damage to rear bumper and tail gate, Tail gate operates fine and secure in the closed postion

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,491 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 130,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 120,373 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 120,372 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 101,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,473 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,117 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 80,111 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 72,283 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,283 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,719 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 63,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 56,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,936 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G8 LPS is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G8 LPS, 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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G8 LPS is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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