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EO02 MKD

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,030 mi
Last recorded145,030 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 MKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 145,030 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2020 145,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2019 137,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 137,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,048 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 127,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,197 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 101,915 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 101,914 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 96,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 96,153 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2014 83,555 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,500 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Aug 2013 74,447 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall and in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,017 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,772 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,210 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,372 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 59,372 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,005 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges & close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,236 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 43,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 33,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small stone chips all over front screen

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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EO02 MKD is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO02 MKD, 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 EO02 MKD registered?

EO02 MKD is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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