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KE52 YWC

2002 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,778 mi
Last recorded235,778 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 YWC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 235,778 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 235,777 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 227,139 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 219,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 206,446 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 206,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 190,831 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 190,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 180,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 158,446 miles

front discs

n/s/f tyre stepping on inner

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner

rear discs

Fail 28 May 2011 158,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs

n/s/f tyre stepping on inner

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner

rear discs

Pass 8 Jul 2010 141,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 130,780 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 108,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 87,719 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,135 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 YWC is a 2002 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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