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W248 SVG

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,427 mi
Last recorded136,427 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 SVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,371 miles

Rear axle has corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2024 136,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle has corrosion

Nearside Front anti roll bar link fouling on brake caliper on full lock

Pass 17 Feb 2018 128,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 124,395 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Mar 2014 113,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 103,378 miles

All discs corroding.

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,548 miles

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

Slight play in steering column.

Surface corrosion on all discs.

Two middle bulbs inoperative on high level brake lamp.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,828 miles

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

front wipers judder

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

condensation in near side front indicator lense

minor exhaust gas leak from rear exhaust silenecer

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

condensation in near side front indicator lense

minor exhaust gas leak from rear exhaust silenecer

off side rear tyre outer sidewall perished

off side rear tyre tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,934 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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W248 SVG is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W248 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 W248 SVG registered?

W248 SVG is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W248 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W248 SVG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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