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LY02 WUH

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,890 mi
Last recorded176,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 WUH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 176,890 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 176,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 166,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 155,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill area

advise most rear exhaust support bracket weak

Fail 25 May 2017 154,446 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill areas various places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket corroded and its fixing area (7.1.1)

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill area under sill cover

Pass 12 May 2016 142,024 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edge

advise n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 141,092 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper/cable seized (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edge

advise n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 130,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 130,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 125,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 120,147 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 115,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 109,291 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 109,278 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 86,382 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 86,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,216 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 65,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,955 miles

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)

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

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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LY02 WUH is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY02 WUH, 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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LY02 WUH is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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