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EF52 ENP

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,419 mi
Last recorded196,419 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 ENP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 196,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 193,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 192,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 190,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 184,469 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 27 Jul 2020 184,302 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 1 Dec 2018 182,884 miles

n/s/f bottom arm front bush slight play

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 14 Dec 2017 179,230 miles

o/s/f tyre close 1-6 2mm need changing soon

Fail 14 Dec 2017 179,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre close 1-6 2mm need changing soon

Pass 23 Nov 2016 175,449 miles

plastic covers inner wheel arches unable to fully

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Dec 2015 171,844 miles

under bonnet plastic covers

Pass 27 Nov 2014 168,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 9 Dec 2013 162,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 162,448 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 151,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2011 139,882 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 127,315 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 127,314 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside front wheel has slight play

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 112,475 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 112,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front suspension arm bush showing wear

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 97,647 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,647 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,742 miles

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,079 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres on limt

rear brake pads gettin low

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 ENP is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF52 ENP, 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 EF52 ENP registered?

EF52 ENP is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is EF52 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 ENP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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