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GV52 BCF

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,187 mi
Last recorded57,187 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 BCF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,187 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 57,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,634 miles

Offside front brake disc inner surface is pitted and worn.

Rear antiroll bar locating collet at nearside is broken.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 37,278 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake disc inner surface is pitted and worn.

Rear antiroll bar locating collet at nearside is broken.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 29,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger side front wiper blade torn.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,214 miles

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

Passenger side front wiper blade torn.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,551 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 13,903 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,033 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 6,851 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise

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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GV52 BCF is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV52 BCF, 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 GV52 BCF registered?

GV52 BCF is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is GV52 BCF safe to buy?

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