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RL51 YBJ

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,588 mi
Last recorded89,588 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 YBJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 89,588 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 75,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 69,205 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,995 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 50,400 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 50,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 124,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 111,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2010 108,944 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 100,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 90,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,266 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 80,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,913 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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RL51 YBJ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RL51 YBJ, 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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RL51 YBJ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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