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LG02 OPB

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,175 mi
Last recorded161,175 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 161,175 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 161,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 149,674 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 149,603 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 135,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 135,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,049 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 120,006 miles

Airbag light Intermittent went off half way through test.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

signs of coolant leak and oil leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,364 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 105,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,201 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,201 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2014 86,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,004 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 Jul 2012 71,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 60,061 miles

srs light on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,832 miles

Front number plate crack

Offside rear tyre slight damage on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,128 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,777 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,486 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 OPB is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LG02 OPB, 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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LG02 OPB is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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