
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
Pass152,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 152,575 miles
- Test number
- 515596952373
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass137,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 137,254 miles
- Test number
- 126269241395
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 121807350391
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass123,299 miles (+5,972)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 123,299 miles
- Test number
- 402393349430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,327 miles (+12,320)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 117,327 miles
- Test number
- 574257058355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,007 miles (+12,317)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 105,007 miles
- Test number
- 412797647418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,690 miles (+15,783)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 92,690 miles
- Test number
- 482562436400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,907 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 76,907 miles
- Test number
- 751039925324
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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