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RJ52 TZB

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 TZB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 79,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 79,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 79,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 79,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 77,694 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,922 miles

rear discs in poor condition

wipers worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,165 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,926 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,500 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 TZB is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

RJ52 TZB is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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