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KJ52 NWS

2002 Audi S3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,248 mi
Last recorded153,248 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 NWS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 153,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 152,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 152,096 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 152,095 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 149,038 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 144,452 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outside edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 135,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,266 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 121,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 103,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 965,210 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

front suspension top mountings worn

Fail 9 May 2011 96,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage o/s/r wing

eml light on

knocking noise n/s/f suspect drop link

Pass 20 May 2010 89,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 82,449 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 82,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2008 74,743 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 49,434 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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KJ52 NWS is a 2002 Audi S3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KJ52 NWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ52 NWS registered?

KJ52 NWS is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is KJ52 NWS safe to buy?

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