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EGZ 3121

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

180,359 mi
Last recorded180,359 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 3121
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 180,359 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 174,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 166,549 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 158,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Head lamps cloudy.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 148,132 miles

Corrosion on inner sills

Head lamp lenses in poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2022 148,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on inner sills

Head lamp lenses in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2021 139,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 139,187 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 129,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 128,576 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 125,155 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 124,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 11 May 2016 120,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 113,179 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)

Pass 12 May 2014 106,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 27 Apr 2013 100,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 88,875 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 81,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 75,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 68,642 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 60,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 50,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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EGZ 3121 is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EGZ 3121, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGZ 3121 registered?

EGZ 3121 is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is EGZ 3121 safe to buy?

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