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DK52 FYC

2002 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,799 mi
Last recorded103,799 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 FYC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 99,927 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,224 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

inside of both front disc's rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,196 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

inside of both front disc's rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 94,419 miles

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

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)

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2013 94,419 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

CAT heat shield loose

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 90,694 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rattle from gear box area, suspect clutch release bearing, clutch operation stiff

Fail 24 May 2012 90,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Rattle from gear box area, suspect clutch release bearing, clutch operation stiff

Pass 25 May 2011 86,384 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 24 May 2011 86,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 6 May 2010 81,905 miles

Offside front outer cv gaiter poor

Rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 13 May 2009 76,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 67,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,649 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,888 miles

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

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

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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DK52 FYC is a 2002 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK52 FYC, 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 DK52 FYC registered?

DK52 FYC is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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