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AV02 OPF

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,384 mi
Last recorded126,384 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 126,384 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s,o/s

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s,o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,838 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 114,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n.s/o.s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,179 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 104,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s,o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,396 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S , O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 93,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S , O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,694 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,726 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,911 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,301 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,005 miles

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 3 Apr 2012 59,242 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,585 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AV02 OPF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 OPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV02 OPF registered?

AV02 OPF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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