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RO52 FAU

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,331 mi
Last recorded123,331 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 FAU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,559 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,042 miles

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Slight leak from clutch master cylinder (inside car)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,032 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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)

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Slight leak from clutch master cylinder (inside car)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,076 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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RO52 FAU is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO52 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO52 FAU registered?

RO52 FAU is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is RO52 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 FAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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