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EX02 SPV

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,924 mi
Last recorded161,924 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 161,924 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 161,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 151,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,749 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 134,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 123,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 114,740 miles

Front Wiper blades split but clear screen

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn, no visible cords.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Indicators showing slightly white.

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 10 May 2017 110,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 105,230 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeater bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2016 105,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged also corroded to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeater bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,628 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,237 miles

OSF coil spring broken at end but not affecting seating of spring

Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,237 miles

OSF coil spring broken at end but not affecting seating of spring

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 68,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,044 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 39,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,307 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 32,307 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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EX02 SPV is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX02 SPV, 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 EX02 SPV registered?

EX02 SPV is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is EX02 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SPV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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