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LV52 GDA

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 GDA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre gouge on outer wall but not down to cord

Fail 2 Dec 2013 105,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre gouge on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

Fail 7 Dec 2012 100,216 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

Fail 8 Dec 2011 93,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 93,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,175 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on wall

Fail 15 Dec 2010 88,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre cut on wall

Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,156 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 80,156 miles

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

inner drive shaft gaiter splitt

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,122 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 63,122 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,413 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 60,398 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 46,060 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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LV52 GDA 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 56.3%.

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 LV52 GDA, 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 LV52 GDA registered?

LV52 GDA is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is LV52 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 GDA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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