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Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,976 cc

FCJ 4MOT history

FCJ 4 is a green diesel Audi A8 first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2024
Mileage
112,731 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FCJ 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

FCJ 4 was last recorded at 112,731 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 7,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,704 miles · 19 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,027 miles
Average per year
8,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,731 miles
  • 2022 – 105,704 miles
  • 2020 – 100,861 miles
  • 2019 – 84,338 miles
  • 2018 – 70,796 miles
  • 2017 – 58,384 miles
  • 2016 – 52,753 miles
  • 2015 – 45,700 miles
  • 2013 – 33,091 miles
  • 2012 – 24,021 miles
  • 2011 – 12,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,731 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre sisewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • M.i. l light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,731 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,731 miles
    Test number
    294552684674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,731 miles (+7,027)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,731 miles
    Test number
    263145898033
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,704 miles (+4,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,704 miles
    Test number
    186093688351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass100,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    575529385144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,861 miles (+16,523)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    132428840659
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,338 miles (+13,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    771604595189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,796 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    872905164848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sisewall damage
    • AdvisoryM.i. l light on

  8. Fail70,742 miles (+12,358)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    971463950514
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sisewall damage
    • AdvisoryM.i. l light on

  9. Pass58,384 miles (+5,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,384 miles
    Test number
    715989809947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass52,753 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,753 miles
    Test number
    210071034912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,700 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    986276515078
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail45,645 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    978305315010
    • FailureFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damage

  13. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    995212924010
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137522924478
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass33,091 miles (+9,070)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    565646513025
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall
    • NoteUnable to fully check inner of all brake disc,s and pads due to back plates being fitted
    • NoteUnderbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  16. Pass24,021 miles (+11,571)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,021 miles
    Test number
    738454022014
    • NoteUnable to fully check inner ofr all brake disc,s due to road wheels & back plates fitted
    • NoteUnable to fully check underside of vehicle due to guards being fitted

  17. Pass12,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,450 miles
    Test number
    555152311059
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about FCJ 4

What vehicle is registration FCJ 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FCJ 4 on a green diesel Audi A8 first used on 31 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FCJ 4 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FCJ 4 expired on 26 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FCJ 4?
The MOT on FCJ 4 expired on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FCJ 4 done?
FCJ 4 was recorded at 112,731 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 8,218 miles a year.
Has FCJ 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FCJ 4 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on FCJ 4 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 FCJ 4 find?
FCJ 4 passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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