2002 Audi S3 1.8L Petrol · RO52 FKU
2002 Audi S3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 145,079 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI S3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1781cc
RO52 FKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 145,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RO52 FKU Mileage History
- 07/10/2021133,737 mi
- 08/10/2021133,740 mi+3 mi
- 07/10/2022138,883 mi+5,143 mi
- 13/10/2023145,078 mi+6,195 mi
- 16/10/2023145,079 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO52 FKU 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 (RO52 FKU) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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