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EY52 KYG

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,093 mi
Last recorded127,093 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 KYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 127,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 122,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,837 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Jul 2022 118,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 118,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,977 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 110,584 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 110,584 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 105,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 101,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,262 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 95,262 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 90,328 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 77,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,218 miles

near-side front tyre slightly worn inner edge

wheel alignment

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,193 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 66,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

off-side rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 57,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,694 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,339 miles

off-side front tyre worn inner edge

tracking

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,946 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,898 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,404 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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EY52 KYG is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EY52 KYG, 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 EY52 KYG registered?

EY52 KYG is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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