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WA52 AYP

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 AYP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,591 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 130,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 130,503 miles

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

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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine fan inop

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes/hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 119,138 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes/hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,359 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,076 miles

Front disc and pads.

O/S/R caliper lever sticking slightly.

Rear discs and pads.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,158 miles

O/S/R brake slight bind.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,682 miles

O/S/R handbrake caliper lever sticking slightly.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,126 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 44,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,527 miles

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

O\S\F inner cv boot split

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 31,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

O\S\F inner cv boot split

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,471 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,753 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 14,910 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WA52 AYP is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WA52 AYP, 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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WA52 AYP is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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