2002 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · HD51 KVO
2002 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 121,133 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD51 KVO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 121,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD51 KVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Audi A3 (HD51 KVO) between July 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))”.
HD51 KVO Mileage History
- 10/07/200673,466 mi
- 09/07/200788,869 mi+15,403 mi
- 05/06/2008102,093 mi+13,224 mi
- 06/06/2008102,093 mi
- 05/06/2009116,102 mi+14,009 mi
- 05/06/2009116,102 mi
- 02/06/2010123,934 mi+7,832 mi
- 03/06/2010124,000 mi+66 mi
- 01/06/2011135,422 mi+11,422 mi
- 01/06/2011135,422 mi
- 19/06/201286,448 mi-48,974 mi
- 19/08/201392,409 mi+5,961 mi
- 15/08/201494,749 mi+2,340 mi
- 25/08/201596,526 mi+1,777 mi
- 25/08/201596,526 mi
- 30/08/201699,949 mi+3,423 mi
- 25/08/2017104,081 mi+4,132 mi
- 25/08/2018107,476 mi+3,395 mi
- 14/08/2019109,998 mi+2,522 mi
- 17/08/2020112,135 mi+2,137 mi
- 26/08/2021114,274 mi+2,139 mi
- 26/08/2021114,274 mi
- 17/09/2022116,268 mi+1,994 mi
- 17/09/2022116,269 mi+1 mi
- 14/02/2024119,070 mi+2,801 mi
- 22/02/2025120,412 mi+1,342 mi
- 08/03/2025120,418 mi+6 mi
- 20/03/2026121,133 mi+715 mi
Average of roughly 2,421 miles per year across 28 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: Good
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- Central Convenience Module (CCM) Water Ingress from Scuttle Drain ClogsSerious
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