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KE52 YVF

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

228,483 mi
Last recorded228,483 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 YVF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 228,483 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 225,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 215,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 208,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 196,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 180,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 170,208 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to its minimum limit on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn to its minimum limit on the inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 165,513 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front TYRE HAS BALD INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Nov 2016 165,513 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

EML ON

Nearside Front TYRE HAS BALD INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 20 Nov 2015 155,740 miles

EML on

Fail 13 Nov 2015 155,583 miles

Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged dip/dive sensor link arm broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Very heavy wear to inside shoulder, so very close to exposed cords

Pass 12 Nov 2014 144,144 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 135,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 128,611 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

headlamp image vague

rear headlamp adjustor broken (rear axle)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 128,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

headlamp image vague

rear headlamp adjustor broken (rear axle)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 121,482 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 113,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 105,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,520 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 97,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,889 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,378 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 42,059 miles

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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KE52 YVF is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KE52 YVF, 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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KE52 YVF is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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