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EJ02 KGU

2002 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,541 mi
Last recorded186,541 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 KGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 186,541 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 186,541 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 173,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 144,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front anti roll bar bushes worn, rear brake discs corroded, front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2008 119,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 119,167 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2007 104,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 71,813 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face. Front wiper operation weak.

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 KGU is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

EJ02 KGU is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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