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YU52 ZXN

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,106 mi
Last recorded93,106 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZXN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,106 miles

front discs slightly pitted

fuel filter slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,106 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs slightly pitted

fuel filter slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/rear tyre inner and outer sidewall buffers torn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,887 miles

N/F tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,920 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,911 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,813 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 61,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre side wall damage

n/s rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 52,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2008 52,987 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2007 49,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,190 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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YU52 ZXN is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YU52 ZXN, 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 YU52 ZXN registered?

YU52 ZXN is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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