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KL02 EDK

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,866 mi
Last recorded128,866 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 EDK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 118,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose pipe rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole tear by securing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drivers door tempremental to stay in closed position intermittantly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 118,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded blowing at joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose pipe rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole tear by securing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drivers door tempremental to stay in closed position intermittantly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 113,695 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 106,918 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,915 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,645 miles

Engine MIL lit

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

Steering rack noisey

Fail 21 Apr 2015 103,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine MIL lit

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

Steering rack noisey

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,251 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)

engine MIL lit

Fail 10 Apr 2013 93,251 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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)

engine MIL lit

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,043 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 76,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Apr 2008 72,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,451 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

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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KL02 EDK is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KL02 EDK, 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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KL02 EDK is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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