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LC52 PZF

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,603 mi
Last recorded76,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 PZF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,398 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,499 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,826 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,548 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,510 miles

both front brake discs rusty.

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 41,510 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front brake discs rusty.

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres cracking.

engine check light on dash.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,536 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 38,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,123 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 36,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 28,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 15,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,571 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 9,518 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 PZF is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PZF, 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 LC52 PZF registered?

LC52 PZF is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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