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EJ02 NHN

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 NHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 65,235 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting play

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,186 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,053 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,053 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2016 48,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,553 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,553 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 31,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,218 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,707 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 NHN is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NHN, 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 EJ02 NHN registered?

EJ02 NHN is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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