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LR52 NWM

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 NWM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,484 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 19 Jul 2011 73,540 miles

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wear warning light wire broken

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,601 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,319 miles

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

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)

off side front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 6 Nov 2007 63,881 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,669 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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LR52 NWM is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NWM, 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 LR52 NWM registered?

LR52 NWM is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LR52 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 NWM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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