2002 Audi S3 1.8L Petrol · KL52 OXS
2002 Audi S3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 147,084 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI S3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL52 OXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 147,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL52 OXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi S3 (KL52 OXS) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
KL52 OXS Mileage History
- 11/10/2023133,395 mi
- 25/09/2024139,319 mi+5,924 mi
- 03/10/2024139,329 mi+10 mi
- 15/10/2025147,072 mi+7,743 mi
- 16/10/2025147,084 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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