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LC52 LVD

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,801 mi
Last recorded81,801 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 LVD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2017 81,801 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONES, REARMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ON LIMIT

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS DETERIORATED

O/S OUTER C.V. JOINT GAITER DETERIORATED

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 78,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 76,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,457 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 75,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 74,769 miles

Brake discs rusty

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2011 74,769 miles

Brake discs rusty

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,123 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,776 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 2 Dec 2005 36,472 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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LC52 LVD is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC52 LVD, 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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What year was LC52 LVD registered?

LC52 LVD is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is LC52 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 LVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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