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LE02 SBX

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 SBX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,603 miles

n/s/f seat and seat belt removed and rear seats and belts removed

Fail 21 Jun 2019 101,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f seat and seat belt removed and rear seats and belts removed

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,084 miles

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

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern and lens slightly deteriorated (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2011 61,008 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 59,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 55,369 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 55,369 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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 29 May 2008 51,566 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 51,563 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 44,995 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,425 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 May 2006 36,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 8 May 2006 36,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

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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LE02 SBX is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LE02 SBX, 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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LE02 SBX is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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