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SD52 RFK

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 RFK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread depth

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 65,334 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 65,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded /hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 50,998 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/yr17 91y bridgestone potenza S001. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 42,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/yr17 91y bridgestone potenza S001. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,785 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 41,783 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,679 miles

Nearside wiper split

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,422 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2015 36,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,905 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,038 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,131 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,991 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 33,991 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front brake disc inner face badly pitted/dash indicates service due.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 29,975 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,834 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 31,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 18,839 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 18,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 RFK is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RFK, 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 RFK is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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