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EJ02 EKB

2002 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,010 mi
Last recorded169,010 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 EKB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 169,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very edges - rest of tread 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge - rest of tread 2-4mm and is slightly stress cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm and slightly stress cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

both track rod end ball joint boots slightly deteriorated

film of oil on rear of engine

Pass 22 May 2017 162,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet pipe into rear silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

both track rod end ball joint boots slightly stress cracked

slight oil leak to rear of engine

Pass 16 May 2016 155,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both track rod end boots slightly deteriorated

exhaust corroding where pipe joins rear silencer

exhaust tailpipes corroding

inner clip on n/s/f outer CV gaiter loose

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak to rear of engine

Fail 13 May 2016 155,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both track rod end boots slightly deteriorated

child seat fitted to n/s/r and should be tighter

exhaust corroding where pipe joins rear silencer

exhaust tailpipes corroding

inner clip on n/s/f outer CV gaiter loose

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak to rear of engine

Pass 13 May 2015 147,582 miles

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 13 May 2015 147,546 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2014 143,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2014 143,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 133,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 133,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 119,104 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear suspension Axle beam bushes worn and have slight play

Centre to Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape inner tread

Slight bind Nearside front Brake

Pass 9 May 2011 108,575 miles

advise n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 9 May 2011 108,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 26 May 2010 101,107 miles

ns cv boot inner retaining devise poor cond

Pass 14 May 2009 90,819 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 90,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 78,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 67,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,424 miles

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

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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EJ02 EKB is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ02 EKB, 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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EJ02 EKB is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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