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LG02 USN

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,980 mi
Last recorded63,980 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 63,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 63,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,800 miles

both head lamp dipped beam slightly weaken

Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both head lamp dipped beam slightly weaken

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured some white light (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre excessively wearing on inner edge.

petrol cap seal cracking.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,790 miles

offside rear tyre excessively wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,304 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

petrol cap seal cracking.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,598 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

slight knock from steering rack.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,962 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

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

Pass 23 May 2013 52,950 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 52,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 50,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 50,386 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,550 miles

Front and rear slightly damage

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,766 miles

Front and rear bumper slightly damaged

coolant level low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,464 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,030 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 29,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,306 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 USN is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USN, 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 USN is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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