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HN52 BVP

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,388 mi
Last recorded98,388 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 BVP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,731 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,833 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,442 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

front number plate slight damage

Fail 7 Sep 2012 67,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

front number plate slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,099 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,079 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,822 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,642 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,356 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 23,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HN52 BVP is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN52 BVP, 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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HN52 BVP is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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