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VA52 TVE

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,808 mi
Last recorded126,808 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 TVE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 126,808 miles

Offside Rear spring corroded.

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 126,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top bearing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top bearing. (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear spring .

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 126,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 125,984 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mounting rubber split

handbrake efficiency 18%

Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 117,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 107,235 miles

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

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 12 Jul 2013 100,658 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,652 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2010 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 75,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,139 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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VA52 TVE is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VA52 TVE, 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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VA52 TVE is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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