
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
Pass101,459 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 101,459 miles
- Test number
- 974776570026
- NoteSLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS
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
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)
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)
Pass77,343 miles (+12,081)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 77,343 miles
- Test number
- 502131298003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,262 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 65,262 miles
- Test number
- 214401367077
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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