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X785 NUD

2000 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,799 mi
Last recorded160,799 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 NUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 160,799 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 160,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 160,784 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit A COPY OF TEST RESULTS PROVIDED ON NEXT PAGE SHOWING MAX /MIN TOLERANCE (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear FUEL FILTER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 160,768 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit A COPY OF TEST RESULTS PROVIDED ON NEXT PAGE SHOWING MAX/MIN TOLERANCE LEVELS (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective SEAT BELT NOT RETRACTING INWARDS (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking PUMP AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S/R ON METAL /UNEVEN WEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear FUEL FILTER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 153,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 148,512 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 143,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2015 137,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 129,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 129,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 121,583 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 121,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 114,196 miles

eml light on

Pass 28 May 2011 107,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,007 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 86,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust centre mounting bracked detached from exhaust pipe (still supporting exhaust).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter insecure and leaking grease.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 67,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 43,448 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,729 miles

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

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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X785 NUD is a 2000 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X785 NUD, 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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X785 NUD is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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