2002 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · LD02 UAX
2002 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 182,660 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD02 UAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 182,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD02 UAX 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 (LD02 UAX) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed CAT REMOVED (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LD02 UAX Mileage History
- 29/12/2023168,304 mi
- 29/12/2023168,304 mi
- 24/12/2024176,345 mi+8,041 mi
- 29/01/2025176,366 mi+21 mi
- 08/01/2026182,660 mi+6,294 mi
Average of roughly 7,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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