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Audi A8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,697 cc

Y232 FCHMOT history

Y232 FCH is a blue petrol Audi A8 first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2023
Mileage
173,782 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 FCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,697 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 FCH was last recorded at 173,782 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,780 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,782 miles
  • 2016 – 169,782 miles
  • 2015 – 162,030 miles
  • 2014 – 157,093 miles
  • 2013 – 150,075 miles
  • 2012 – 131,579 miles
  • 2011 – 114,957 miles
  • 2010 – 101,459 miles
  • 2009 – 88,171 miles
  • 2008 – 77,343 miles
  • 2007 – 65,262 miles
  • 2006 – 54,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,782 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,782 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,782 miles
    Test number
    799873655988
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
  2. Fail173,780 miles (+3,998)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,780 miles
    Test number
    172349292614
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
  3. Pass169,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    169,782 miles
    Test number
    340452781239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  4. Fail169,782 miles (+7,752)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,782 miles
    Test number
    359491723281
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  5. Pass162,030 miles (+4,937)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    162,030 miles
    Test number
    276343865048
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inner edges
  6. Pass157,093 miles (+7,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    157,093 miles
    Test number
    509511304189
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass150,075 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    656987073085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WHEELS BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
  8. Fail150,075 miles (+18,496)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    998174973052
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WHEELS BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY
  9. Pass131,579 miles (+16,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,579 miles
    Test number
    437902882030
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  10. Pass114,957 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    329543961008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS
    • NoteWEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS
  11. Fail114,957 miles (+13,498)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    737933261003
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS
    • NoteWEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS
  12. Pass101,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    974776570026
    • NoteSLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS
  13. Fail101,459 miles (+13,288)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    211975070040
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS
  14. Pass88,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    682036489046
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Fail88,171 miles (+10,828)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    492556789050
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass77,343 miles (+12,081)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    502131298003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,262 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,262 miles
    Test number
    214401367077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,252 miles (+11,124)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,252 miles
    Test number
    191049457446
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
  19. Pass54,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,128 miles
    Test number
    991812466091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 FCH

Does Y232 FCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y232 FCH expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y232 FCH?
The MOT on Y232 FCH expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y232 FCH done?
Y232 FCH was recorded at 173,782 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 7,345 miles a year.
Has Y232 FCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 FCH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y232 FCH 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 Y232 FCH find?
Y232 FCH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; exhaust in poor condition.

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