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LR52 XEX

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,118 mi
Last recorded69,118 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2018 69,118 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen wash light on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 63,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exsposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen wash light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,857 miles

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

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

hid headlight level switch broken nsr

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,698 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Nov 2014 46,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 42,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,978 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,961 miles

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,164 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,258 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 20,250 miles

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

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)

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 XEX is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

LR52 XEX is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is LR52 XEX safe to buy?

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