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WK52 XXR

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,387 mi
Last recorded168,387 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XXR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 168,387 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 168,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 166,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 163,186 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 156,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 145,152 miles

Nearside mirror damage

Pass 4 Jul 2020 133,187 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Jun 2019 125,534 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,818 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer 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 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 108,479 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and splitting on inner wall

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2016 108,467 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and splitting on inner wall

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,651 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake wear pattern is un-even and requires attention.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise rear nearside tyre cracks in sidewall do not reach cords

Fail 24 May 2010 57,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 57,613 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,856 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,856 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,971 miles

front and rear anti roll bar collars cracked.

front wiper blades split, clearing ok.

nail in nearside front tyre.

offside rear road spring has hairline crack.

rear number plate getting insecure.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,955 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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WK52 XXR is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WK52 XXR, 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 WK52 XXR registered?

WK52 XXR is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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