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RO52 GKN

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,673 mi
Last recorded150,673 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 150,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view os (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 143,398 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 143,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 135,616 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 128,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,192 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 104,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,061 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,383 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,615 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,615 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,263 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 65,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,401 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

alternator battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2008 52,003 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 51,881 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,638 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,638 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 41,638 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,469 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 37,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 GKN is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKN, 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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RO52 GKN is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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