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2002 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · LS02 VAD

LS02 VAD

2002 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 148,089 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
148,089 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1781cc
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LS02 VAD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
  • 148,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LS02 VAD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 12:39
MOT Analysis

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 (LS02 VAD) between October 2021 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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LS02 VAD Mileage History

  1. 11/10/2021147,028 mi
  2. 21/10/2022147,723 mi+695 mi
  3. 01/03/2024147,940 mi+217 mi
  4. 28/02/2025148,442 mi+502 mi
  5. 03/03/2026148,089 mi-353 mi

Average of roughly 242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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