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SV51 LPY

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,784 mi
Last recorded102,784 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 LPY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 102,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,123 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,131 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,477 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,326 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,207 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 10 Jun 2016 77,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 68,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,822 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 58,715 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,857 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,081 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,103 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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SV51 LPY is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SV51 LPY, 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 SV51 LPY registered?

SV51 LPY is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is SV51 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 LPY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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