MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,047 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under vehicle slightly corroded
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under vehicle slightly corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f/n/s/r/o/s/r tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f/n/s/r/o/s/r tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi S3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN52 VTZ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VN52 VTZ, 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 VN52 VTZ registered?
VN52 VTZ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 28 November 2002.
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