MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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
rear brakes slightly binding
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for W228 SVG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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