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EF52 ENN

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,983 mi
Last recorded125,983 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 ENN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 125,983 miles

Front wing corroded both

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 125,983 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front wing corroded both

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 123,574 miles

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

all steering braking and suspension components showing signs of corrosion but meet requirements

both front and rear subframes corroding

both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroding

corrosion on inner and outer sills mostly covered by plastic trims cannot see full condition of inner and outer sills

parking brake slightly binding

ride height levelling device damaged but still operates as intended

slight coolant leak from secondary water pump

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front wings showing signs of corrosion

both rear shock absorbers corroded deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2023 121,252 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front wings showing signs of corrosion

both rear shock absorbers corroded deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 118,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 116,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower The stickers on windscreen should be removed from swept area.

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens is cracked.

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Near offside rear steering rack bolt head. Is also getting corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch is slightly corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing On both sides, are corroded, covers are very corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 116,359 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At the back of the engine ( manifold zone ). (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp is loose.

Nearside Front Lower The stickers on windscreen should be removed from swept area.

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens is cracked.

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Near offside rear steering rack bolt head. Is also getting corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch is slightly corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing On both sides, are corroded, covers are very corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,103 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak can be heard at back of engine from manifold zone, need attention. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On clamp before rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp is insecure.

Nearside Front Lower The stickers on windscreen should be removed from swept area.

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens is cracked.

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Near offside rear steering rack bolt head. Is also getting corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheels arch is slightly corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers are corroded and outer covers excessively corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 113,103 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both bolts of middle clamp are broken, the exhaust is also noisy and not properly secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively damaged. (0.1 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from mirror arm. ()

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On clamp before rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp is insecure.

Nearside Front Lower The stickers on windscreen should be removed from swept area.

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens is cracked.

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Near offside rear steering rack bolt head. Is also getting corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheels arch is slightly corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers are corroded and outer covers excessively corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 108,763 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On clamp before rear exhaust box. Also, the bolts of the other clamp at the middle of the exhaust pipe are very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp insecure.

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens cracked.

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Near offside rear steering rack bolt head. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing On both sides, the outer covers are excessively corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 108,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Right ones and left ones are not flashing, just stay on. Hazards is flashing normally. (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On pipe clamp before rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens is cracked.

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Near offside rear steering rack bolt head. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Also slightly insecure. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing On both sides, corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,360 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust box connection clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Also slightly discoloured. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both sides, shock absorbers getting corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 104,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust box connection clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Also slightly discoloured. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also getting cracked around inner wall, no cords visible at the moment. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sides, shock absorbers getting corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,563 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 99,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 93,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,621 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front inner C.V gaitors are deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Rear tyre's are splitting / cracking

Nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front inner C.V gaitors are deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Rear tyre's are splitting / cracking

Nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,207 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to wear / corrode

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

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the edges

Rear exhaust system starting to corrode

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,279 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,309 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension bonded rubber bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,996 miles

†Front tyres both worn on inner & outer †tread edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,415 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EF52 ENN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF52 ENN, 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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EF52 ENN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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