2002 Audi A8 4.2L Petrol · S88 CYL

The most recent MOT on 11 March 2026 recorded a pass at 174,198 miles with no defects noted. Looking back, the vehicle passed every test on record – 24 March 2025, 20 April 2024, 10 February 2020 and 11 February 2019 – each time with no defects recorded and mileage increasing steadily. There is no evidence of a worsening condition; the consistent pass results suggest the vehicle’s condition has been stable, and the absence of any recorded faults could be interpreted as a neutral or slightly improving trend over the observed period. The mileage of about 7,258 miles per year is roughly typical for a 24‑year‑old car. This figure does not clearly point to heavy use or to long periods of storage, so the wear implication is ambiguous and should not be overstated. Because the MOT history consists solely of clean passes, there is little direct evidence from the recorded tests of serious safety or repair concerns. When inspecting the car in person, a buyer should: check the brakes for proper operation and pad/disc condition, examine suspension components for wear or noise, test the steering for any play, inspect tyre tread depth and sidewalls for damage, look underneath for fluid leaks, verify that all lights and electrical functions work, and take a thorough test drive to listen for unusual noises or vibrations.