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LC02 OEM

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,920 mi
Last recorded72,920 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 OEM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,920 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres close to legal limit and balding on inner edges

front and rear discs in poor condition

nearside front wheel has been welded

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2012 72,867 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres close to legal limit and balding on inner edges

front and rear discs in poor condition

nearside front wheel has been welded

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,069 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 66,069 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,788 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,677 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low and has a nail in it

offside and nearside front tyres have deep cuts in side walls

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter weeping

offside front tyre tread wearing low

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 19 Aug 2008 41,677 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low and has a nail in it

offside and nearside front tyres have deep cuts in side walls

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter weeping

offside front tyre tread wearing low

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,809 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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LC02 OEM is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC02 OEM, 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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LC02 OEM is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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