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EY02 VGK

2002 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,338 mi
Last recorded69,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 VGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 68,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,255 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,730 miles

Front Both head light lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle after flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle after flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable guide damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 64,730 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose damaged E vap hose split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Both head light lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle after flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle after flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable guide damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,155 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 62,115 miles

Emissions not tested engine will not hold a steady fast idle between 2500 and 3000 RPM to carry out an emission test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,062 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,970 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,989 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 46,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,706 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,791 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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EY02 VGK is a 2002 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EY02 VGK, 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 EY02 VGK registered?

EY02 VGK is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is EY02 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY02 VGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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