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RJ02 LCU

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 LCU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,268 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear service brake slight bind

Fail 21 Dec 2017 114,218 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear service brake slight bind

Pass 30 Dec 2016 112,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 99,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 99,762 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,361 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 90,652 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,652 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 90,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 830,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 830,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,294 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 65,294 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,748 miles

offside front tyre just on limits

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,521 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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RJ02 LCU is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ02 LCU, 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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RJ02 LCU is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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