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EA02 VVL

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,216 mi
Last recorded133,216 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 133,216 miles

Front front headlamps have slightly poor beam image

Pass 29 Oct 2019 131,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,907 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,907 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,405 miles

offside front tyre,worn to 2.5mm approx.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,610 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,923 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,100 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 VVL is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

EA02 VVL is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is EA02 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 VVL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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