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WX52 KWS

2002 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,567 mi
Last recorded160,567 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 KWS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 160,567 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 160,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 149,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 137,412 miles

Air bag light on

Offside front tyre low on edge

Fail 12 Jul 2010 137,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre low on edge

Air bag light on

Pass 2 Jul 2009 130,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 130,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 125,849 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 125,646 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 116,737 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 116,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can't see brake fluid level

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

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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WX52 KWS is a 2002 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WX52 KWS, 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 WX52 KWS registered?

WX52 KWS is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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