2002 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · 1990 PJ
2002 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 121,753 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1990 PJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2026
- 121,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1990 PJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi A3 (1990 PJ) between May 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
1990 PJ Mileage History
- 25/05/2022179,996 mi
- 22/06/2023184,787 mi+4,791 mi
- 25/06/2024190,585 mi+5,798 mi
- 06/08/2026121,689 mi-68,896 mi
- 14/08/2026121,753 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly -13,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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