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982 BFH

2002 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,428 mi
Last recorded45,428 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration982 BFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 44,307 miles

Engine cover's & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 43,343 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 41,594 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 41,594 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 40,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 39,419 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,414 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,389 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 35,387 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,811 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise osr slight binding

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 26,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,076 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 25,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,430 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,384 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,855 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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982 BFH is a 2002 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 982 BFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 982 BFH registered?

982 BFH is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is 982 BFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 982 BFH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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