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X554 NHJ

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,759 mi
Last recorded196,759 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 NHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 196,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 194,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 190,234 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 189,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 187,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 185,625 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 184,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 180,494 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn

Rear wheel rims buckled

Pass 8 Oct 2016 175,100 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 167,287 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 153,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 149,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 149,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 147,285 miles

hole in offside headlight

Pass 22 Sep 2011 128,866 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 128,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,507 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 109,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,542 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 67,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 57,498 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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X554 NHJ is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X554 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X554 NHJ registered?

X554 NHJ is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X554 NHJ safe to buy?

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