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RL51 YCK

2002 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,768 mi
Last recorded100,768 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 YCK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 100,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,043 miles

creaking noise from o/s front suspension,at front subframe impact damage

Fail 13 Jul 2011 83,928 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

o/s rear tyre low on limit centre band

o/s rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,928 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

o/s rear tyre low on limit centre band

o/s rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,566 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil very low- topped up

n/s front ride height link broken

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,955 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,112 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 45,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,744 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)

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 YCK is a 2002 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RL51 YCK, 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 RL51 YCK registered?

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

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