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KV52 LGY

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,032 mi
Last recorded183,032 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 LGY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 183,032 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Light damage to OSF door

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid from rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Sill covers fitted, looks to be slight corrosion to both

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked NS lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 178,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 175,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 172,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 163,540 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 157,068 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 157,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 153,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 146,420 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 140,606 miles

o/s tyres worn low

rear brake piping corroded

rear wiper split

windscreen slightly marked drivers side

Fail 1 Jun 2017 140,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s tyres worn low

rear brake piping corroded

rear wiper split

windscreen slightly marked drivers side

Pass 13 Jun 2016 135,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced gives a very diffuse beam battern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches from missing wiper (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 135,415 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced gives a very diffuse beam battern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches from missing wiper (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 132,091 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 132,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 124,723 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,018 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 108,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,338 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,785 miles

wheels been kerbed.n/s/f outer cv boot slight leak.rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 57,028 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour between laminations

Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 36,958 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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KV52 LGY is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KV52 LGY, 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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KV52 LGY is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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