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LG02 OFE

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,228 mi
Last recorded113,228 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 OFE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,040 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 110,009 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,757 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 102,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 99,831 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,430 miles

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately n/s o/s (3.6.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 82,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately n/s o/s (3.6.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cracking sidewall

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 71,391 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (milky) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cracking sidewall

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,904 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,834 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,710 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

near side front and off side front wishbone bush slightly ripped

tracktion control light comes on when driveing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,658 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 49,658 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,348 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 44,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 20,946 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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LG02 OFE is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LG02 OFE, 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 LG02 OFE registered?

LG02 OFE is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LG02 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG02 OFE shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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