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RE52 ASO

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,381 mi
Last recorded118,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ASO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 118,381 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pinhole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/s lever on calliper not fully returning back (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 118,356 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 112,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 112,119 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 112,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 111,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine and gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers restricting corrosion check

Fail 23 Jul 2019 111,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached securing nut not wound on enough threads to reach nylon lock (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspect wheel bearing slightly noisy/rough

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine and gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion check

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,850 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,326 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,636 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,637 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,950 miles

nearside and offside front suspension wishbones,rear bushes perished

Fail 1 Nov 2010 87,950 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension wishbones,rear bushes perished

nearside front tyre tread on legal wear limit

offside front tyre tread nearing legal wear limit on parts of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,428 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,331 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,693 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn below 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,365 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 37,022 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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RE52 ASO is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RE52 ASO, 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 RE52 ASO registered?

RE52 ASO is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is RE52 ASO safe to buy?

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