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EA02 HYW

2002 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,196 mi
Last recorded80,196 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 HYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,196 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,329 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,645 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,645 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,777 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 71,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,033 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,797 miles

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

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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EA02 HYW is a 2002 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA02 HYW, 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 EA02 HYW registered?

EA02 HYW is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is EA02 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 HYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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