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LC02 OES

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,658 mi
Last recorded124,658 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 OES
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 124,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,576 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 119,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING AEM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 105,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower mounting bracket area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 85,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,672 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 66,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 60,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,698 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop lamp has one bulb not working

nearside front has child seat fitted

nearside rear level sensor disconnected

offside rear has child seat fitted

Fail 10 May 2010 38,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 38,950 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,697 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 May 2009 33,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,364 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 27,516 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 27,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 25,075 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 OES is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LC02 OES, 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 LC02 OES registered?

LC02 OES is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is LC02 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 OES shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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