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RD02 FLZ

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,193 mi
Last recorded82,193 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FLZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 82,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front discs pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,188 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

e.m.l on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,103 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,103 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,980 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,977 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside windows tinted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,396 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 40,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,836 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2005 22,560 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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RD02 FLZ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black 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 RD02 FLZ, 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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RD02 FLZ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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