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EK02 VZO

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,295 mi
Last recorded33,295 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 VZO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 33,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 32,417 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 31,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 30,435 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,380 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,473 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 20,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,406 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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EK02 VZO is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EK02 VZO, 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 EK02 VZO registered?

EK02 VZO is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is EK02 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 VZO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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