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EA02 VVC

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,345 mi
Last recorded107,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 107,345 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from back of engine

Fail 21 Oct 2015 107,248 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from back of engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

possible oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system catalysts rear heatshield bolts have corroded away

possible oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,063 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,924 miles

both sides inner driveshaft gaiters leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2009 62,197 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2008 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 44,960 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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EA02 VVC is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

EA02 VVC is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is EA02 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 VVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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