AUDI A82010 · 4.1L DIESEL

The 2010 Audi A8 presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 29 September 2025 at 95,614 miles. The vehicle passed that test, though the tester flagged both rear tyres as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). This advisory has appeared repeatedly across multiple tests, indicating a persistent issue rather than a one-off defect. The overall trend is neither sharply worsening nor fully resolving. Brake disc wear and pitting were flagged in both 2023 and 2024, yet by the 2025 test no brake disc advisory appears, suggesting discs were replaced or machined between 2024 and 2025. One failure in September 2024 for a damaged nearside rear brake hose was rectified before the retest the following day, showing that at least that defect was addressed promptly. The maintenance pattern points to an owner who fixes critical failures but allows minor advisories, particularly tyre condition, to persist across multiple annual tests. The recorded mileage progression tells a story of very light use for a vehicle of this age. In September 2023 the odometer read 82,991 miles, rising to 88,710 miles by September 2024, an increase of 5,719 miles in twelve months. By September 2025 the mileage stood at 95,614, a further jump of 6,904 miles. That acceleration is notable after years of gentler use, averaging closer to 5,000 miles annually over the vehicle's life. The gap between 2024 and 2025 is the largest single-year increase visible in the record, and a buyer should verify whether this reflects genuine road use or a correction of previously under-recorded mileage. No MOT entries exist between 2010 and 2023 in the supplied data, so the early service and maintenance history cannot be assessed from these records alone. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on three areas the MOT history repeatedly highlights. Tyre condition is the most consistent theme. The rear tyres have been flagged for cracking or perishing in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and the offside front tyre received the same advisory in 2023 and 2024. This pattern suggests the car may stand for extended periods, accelerating sidewall deterioration through UV exposure and ozone cracking rather than tread wear from use. Check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare. If the tyres predate the 2025 test, they are likely overdue for replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. The braking system warrants close examination as well. Front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted or scored in both 2023 and 2024, and the nearside rear brake hose failed for excessive damage in September 2024. While the 2025 test shows no brake-related advisory, a buyer should inspect the discs for lipping and scoring, check the pads for uneven wear, and examine all flexible hoses for perishing, chafing, or swelling. Given the car's low annual mileage, caliper seizure or binding is a realistic risk that MOT testing does not always capture. A road test under moderate and firm braking will reveal any pulling, judder, or delayed release that static inspection might miss.