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YX52 KND

2002 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,393 mi
Last recorded144,393 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 KND
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 144,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 142,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 137,378 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 137,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,638 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,313 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 80,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on dash.

front lower arm suspension bushes starting to split.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,029 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,029 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,028 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 55,684 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,662 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KND is a 2002 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KND, 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 YX52 KND registered?

YX52 KND is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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