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EX02 SVS

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,995 mi
Last recorded126,995 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 126,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 126,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,151 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 124,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,899 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 97,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,377 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,696 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,736 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,943 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,490 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,569 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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EX02 SVS is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 EX02 SVS, 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

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What year was EX02 SVS registered?

EX02 SVS is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EX02 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SVS 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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