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NV52 HYA

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,683 mi
Last recorded107,683 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 HYA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,683 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 107,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 104,523 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 104,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,575 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,351 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,431 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,431 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn to legal limit

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,455 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 53,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,096 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 47,093 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,895 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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NV52 HYA is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV52 HYA, 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 NV52 HYA registered?

NV52 HYA is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is NV52 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV52 HYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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