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FCJ 4

2008 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCJ 4
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 112,731 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 105,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2020 100,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 100,861 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,796 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sisewall damage

m.i. l light on

Fail 11 Jan 2018 70,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre sisewall damage

m.i. l light on

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,700 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 45,645 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Jan 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,091 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

unable to fully check inner of all brake disc,s and pads due to back plates being fitted

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,021 miles

unable to fully check inner ofr all brake disc,s due to road wheels & back plates fitted

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to guards being fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,450 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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FCJ 4 is a 2008 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 97,077 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 A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCJ 4, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FCJ 4 registered?

FCJ 4 is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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