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LT52 OBV

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

132,253 mi
Last recorded132,253 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 OBV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 132,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,839 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,882 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 129,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 128,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 128,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 127,492 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 127,457 miles

Brake performance not tested due to coolant level low and signs of a major coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to low coolant and signs of a major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,180 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,180 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 121,415 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 121,415 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,238 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,238 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment front nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment front offside (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring broken rear offside (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,551 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,084 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 91,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,542 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 85,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 77,012 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 76,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,387 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low with outer/inner treads worn.

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

Off side front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 46,976 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,976 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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LT52 OBV is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LT52 OBV, 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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LT52 OBV is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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