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EJ02 EMK

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,338 mi
Last recorded160,338 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 EMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 160,338 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both leading to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,262 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 155,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 153,550 miles

Central exhaust rattle

Pass 29 Aug 2018 151,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 146,873 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 145,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 131,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 126,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 126,498 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 119,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 117,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 87,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 87,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 74,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 58,518 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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EJ02 EMK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EJ02 EMK, 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 EJ02 EMK registered?

EJ02 EMK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is EJ02 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ02 EMK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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