2002 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · ML02 SUV
2002 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 143,376 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML02 SUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 143,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML02 SUV 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 (ML02 SUV) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”.
ML02 SUV Mileage History
- 22/05/2024137,000 mi
- 23/05/2024137,000 mi
- 13/05/2025141,302 mi+4,302 mi
- 11/05/2026143,376 mi+2,074 mi
- 12/05/2026143,376 mi
Average of roughly 3,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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