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SY52 WEX

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 WEX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,002 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 116,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 115,182 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 111,966 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 111,694 miles

Front Both side brake plate corroded

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension corroded

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

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

Rear Both side brake plate corroded

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

Rear Lower Body corroded

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,539 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 111,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 109,447 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 95,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 89,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 89,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,474 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted inside

rear discs corroded inside

Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,795 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,973 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 62,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,309 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 51,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,520 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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SY52 WEX is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SY52 WEX, 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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What year was SY52 WEX registered?

SY52 WEX is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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