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W228 SVG

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,832 mi
Last recorded161,832 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 SVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 161,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine steady bar bolt insecure

front tyres bald on outer edges

o/s headlamp glass cracked-pattern ok

slight blow from catalitic converter

windsceen scored but not seriosly affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Oct 2014 161,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine steady bar bolt insecure

front tyres bald on outer edges

o/s headlamp glass cracked-pattern ok

slight blow from catalitic converter

windsceen scored but not seriosly affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Oct 2013 149,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 149,057 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 139,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 131,264 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic fuel tank cover damaged.front heat sheild insecure and front under tray insecure

very slight bind at o/s/r brake

Fail 20 Oct 2011 131,264 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic fuel tank cover damaged.front heat sheild insecure and front under tray insecure

very slight bind at o/s/r brake

Pass 18 Oct 2010 122,333 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 18 Oct 2010 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Nov 2009 112,814 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 30 Oct 2008 106,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

offside sill damaged

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 100,740 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 100,740 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 86,210 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shields fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2005 69,431 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 69,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W228 SVG is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W228 SVG, 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 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W228 SVG registered?

W228 SVG is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W228 SVG safe to buy?

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