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YX52 JCZ

2002 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,026 mi
Last recorded142,026 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 JCZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,026 miles

n/s o/s front tyres 1.6mm

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 121,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,841 miles

both front seats have slight movement int hem

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

nearside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2013 106,769 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front seats have slight movement int hem

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

nearside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,627 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 90,627 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 90,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,538 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 85,538 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,502 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 76,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,891 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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YX52 JCZ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX52 JCZ, 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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YX52 JCZ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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