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LG02 OPJ

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

195,003 mi
Last recorded195,003 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 OPJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 195,003 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 166,778 miles

Oil leak

nearside front pad wear wires broken

Pass 6 Aug 2014 154,041 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 154,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 144,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 133,559 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 124,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 102,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,415 miles

advise both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 3 Aug 2005 42,296 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 OPJ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

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

Is LG02 OPJ safe to buy?

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