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SD52 OSW

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,366 mi
Last recorded130,366 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 OSW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 130,366 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 122,119 miles

due to size of wheels fitted/ tyrs close proximity to wheel arches

underbody and components covered in sealant / unable to fully check components for corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2017 122,113 miles

Emissions not tested cat missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning very heavy in operation (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge tread area

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

underbody and components covered in sealant / unable to fully check components for corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,881 miles

boot opens with key

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 30 May 2016 119,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot opens with key

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2015 119,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lights on dash

nearside front to rear brake pipe at flexie slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but no cords exsposed at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2015 119,691 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to debond from houseings

lights on dash

nearside front to rear brake pipe at flexie slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but no cords exsposed at time of test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,601 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 119,599 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 119,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 177,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 100,418 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 91,781 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 77,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 56,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 56,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,233 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 34,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,552 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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SD52 OSW is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD52 OSW, 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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SD52 OSW is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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