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LR52 CHF

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

241,455 mi
Last recorded241,455 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 CHF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 241,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 241,450 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 237,273 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 228,240 miles

Nearside Rear spring rusty

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear shock casings rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2016 224,595 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 221,016 miles

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

all rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2014 205,235 miles

rear brake pipes starting to fur up

rear springs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2013 192,591 miles

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

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

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

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to pull away

both rear springs getting rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2012 173,314 miles

Both rear caliper handbrake levers not back on stop

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 162,082 miles

both handbrake levers not on stops

rear springs rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2010 153,882 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 153,882 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearsude rear quarter panel dented

Pass 22 Oct 2009 149,932 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 149,932 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 117,172 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,763 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 55,285 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

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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LR52 CHF is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR52 CHF, 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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LR52 CHF is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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