2002 Audi S3 1.8L Petrol · SD52 RFK
2002 Audi S3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 72,948 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI S3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD52 RFK Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 72,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD52 RFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi S3 (SD52 RFK) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SD52 RFK Mileage History
- 28/01/200618,839 mi
- 28/01/200618,839 mi
- 27/02/200731,834 mi+12,995 mi
- 27/02/200731,834 mi
- 08/03/200824,407 mi-7,427 mi
- 09/03/201029,975 mi+5,568 mi
- 11/03/201029,975 mi
- 15/03/201132,672 mi+2,697 mi
- 14/02/201233,991 mi+1,319 mi
- 15/02/201233,991 mi
- 20/03/201335,131 mi+1,140 mi
- 20/03/201335,131 mi
- 03/03/201436,038 mi+907 mi
- 03/03/201436,038 mi
- 06/02/201536,905 mi+867 mi
- 06/02/201536,905 mi
- 10/02/201638,422 mi+1,517 mi
- 19/01/201739,679 mi+1,257 mi
- 13/03/201840,986 mi+1,307 mi
- 11/03/201941,783 mi+797 mi
- 12/03/201941,785 mi+2 mi
- 05/03/202042,427 mi+642 mi
- 19/03/202042,430 mi+3 mi
- 25/02/202142,778 mi+348 mi
- 30/03/202244,678 mi+1,900 mi
- 01/04/202350,998 mi+6,320 mi
- 28/03/202457,553 mi+6,555 mi
- 31/03/202565,294 mi+7,741 mi
- 05/04/202565,334 mi+40 mi
- 01/04/202672,948 mi+7,614 mi
Average of roughly 2,682 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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