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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X784 TFCMOT history

X784 TFC is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

X784 TFC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
177,121 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X784 TFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X784 TFC was last recorded at 177,121 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,095 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,121 miles
  • 2023 – 176,145 miles
  • 2022 – 174,730 miles
  • 2021 – 171,364 miles
  • 2020 – 167,171 miles
  • 2017 – 161,094 miles
  • 2016 – 158,095 miles
  • 2015 – 156,427 miles
  • 2014 – 154,746 miles
  • 2012 – 152,575 miles
  • 2011 – 137,254 miles
  • 2010 – 130,674 miles
  • 2009 – 123,299 miles
  • 2008 – 117,327 miles
  • 2007 – 105,007 miles
  • 2006 – 92,690 miles
  • 2005 – 76,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,121 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,121 miles (+26)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,121 miles
    Test number
    428908215588
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail177,095 miles (+950)2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,095 miles
    Test number
    706782155810
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass176,145 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,145 miles
    Test number
    181244762908
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail176,145 miles (+1,415)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,145 miles
    Test number
    848757940462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass174,730 miles (+3,366)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,730 miles
    Test number
    844995984400
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal only just met reserve travel
  6. Pass171,364 miles (+2)3 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    171,364 miles
    Test number
    303418794227
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure fuse box in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal reserve travel only just met pass value.
  7. Fail171,362 miles (+4,191)6 major3 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,362 miles
    Test number
    794378909598
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure fuse box in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal reserve travel only just met pass value.
  8. Pass167,171 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    167,171 miles
    Test number
    786248992928
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and lower arms very corroded and underneath very poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted and corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle bushes poor condition.
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty and rear clamp very poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine ,slight travel in brake pedal
  9. Fail167,171 miles (+6,077)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,171 miles
    Test number
    597124379768
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and lower arms very corroded and underneath very poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted and corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle bushes poor condition.
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty and rear clamp very poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine ,slight travel in brake pedal
  10. Pass161,094 miles (+2,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    161,094 miles
    Test number
    118334286709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass158,095 miles (+1,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    158,095 miles
    Test number
    936155064726
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
  12. Pass156,427 miles (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    156,427 miles
    Test number
    439050655087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass154,746 miles (+2,171)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    154,746 miles
    Test number
    145384724073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass152,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    152,575 miles
    Test number
    515596952373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,575 miles (+15,321)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,575 miles
    Test number
    838616452326
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass137,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    137,254 miles
    Test number
    126269241395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    121807350391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,674 miles (+7,375)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,674 miles
    Test number
    112319340367
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass123,299 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    123,299 miles
    Test number
    402393349430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,327 miles (+12,320)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    117,327 miles
    Test number
    574257058355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,007 miles (+12,317)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    105,007 miles
    Test number
    412797647418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,690 miles (+15,783)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    482562436400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,907 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    76,907 miles
    Test number
    751039925324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,906 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    992617425320
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about X784 TFC

Does X784 TFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X784 TFC expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X784 TFC?
The MOT on X784 TFC expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X784 TFC done?
X784 TFC was recorded at 177,121 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has X784 TFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X784 TFC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X784 TFC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X784 TFC find?
X784 TFC passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 10 more.

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