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GD52 TDZ

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,752 mi
Last recorded75,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 TDZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,752 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 75,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,754 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,671 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,441 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,414 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,295 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,295 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,923 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 61,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,023 miles

off side rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2015 61,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,886 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,945 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,923 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 32,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 30,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,762 miles

engine light on

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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GD52 TDZ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD52 TDZ, 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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What year was GD52 TDZ registered?

GD52 TDZ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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