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RJ52 NXS

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,996 mi
Last recorded159,996 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 NXS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 159,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 144,301 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 143,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 132,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,050 miles

Windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,050 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,013 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,450 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,572 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,580 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,281 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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RJ52 NXS 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 85.7%.

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 RJ52 NXS, 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 RJ52 NXS registered?

RJ52 NXS is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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