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EN51 DRV

2002 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,190 mi
Last recorded60,190 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 DRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 60,190 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 59,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,113 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,427 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 56,427 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,329 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,543 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 54,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 52,449 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,706 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 51,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 49,219 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,919 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,538 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,449 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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EN51 DRV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Black 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 EN51 DRV, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 DRV?

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What year was EN51 DRV registered?

EN51 DRV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is EN51 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 DRV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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