2002 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · DE02 PZA
2002 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 159,599 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE02 PZA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 159,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE02 PZA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi A3 (DE02 PZA) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
DE02 PZA Mileage History
- 31/01/2022159,551 mi
- 31/01/2022159,551 mi
- 28/02/2023159,548 mi-3 mi
- 19/09/2025159,599 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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