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RL52 PGK

2002 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,480 mi
Last recorded78,480 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 PGK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,225 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,586 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 48,586 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,671 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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RL52 PGK is a 2002 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RL52 PGK, 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 RL52 PGK registered?

RL52 PGK is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RL52 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 PGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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