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GD02 EKT

2002 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,120 mi
Last recorded120,120 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 EKT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2025 113,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,422 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 104,284 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,316 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,676 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight split in n/s cv boot

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,490 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 96,490 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,427 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 88,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 84,611 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,851 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,405 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,836 miles

2 child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,210 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 205,551 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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GD02 EKT is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD02 EKT, 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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GD02 EKT is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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