2019 Audi Q8 3.0L Diesel · AV19 AYE

The 2019 Audi Q8 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend through its MOT history, culminating in a clean pass on 13 November 2025 at 80,376 miles with zero defects recorded. That most recent certificate is now roughly seven months old, so the car has continued to cover distance since its last examination, but the trajectory across the full record is one of consistent care rather than neglect. The only blemish in the entire history was a single wiper-related failure on 8 March 2023 at 69,830 miles, rectified on the same day at the same mileage, which points to a minor consumable issue rather than any underlying mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a seven-year-old vehicle, sitting at roughly 11,482 miles per year. The intervals between tests show steady but not excessive use: 64,466 miles in March 2022, 69,830 miles in March 2023, 77,788 miles in March 2024, and 80,376 miles by November 2025. The gap between the March 2024 and November 2025 tests covers about 2,588 miles over roughly twenty months, suggesting lighter-than-average use in that period, possibly indicating a change in ownership pattern or reduced commuting. No rapid accumulation anomalies or suspicious mileage gaps are present in the record. With no recurring mechanical, structural, or corrosion-related advisories flagged across five tests, the MOT data alone raises no red flags regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, brake components, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. A prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on the areas that MOT testing does not fully stress-test. Check the condition of tyre tread depth and sidewall condition across all four corners, inspect the brake discs and pads for uneven wear given the vehicle's weight and Quattro drivetrain, and examine the underside for any corrosion on subframes, suspension arms, or exhaust mounting points. The air suspension system, common on the Q8, deserves particular attention for compressor function and bag condition, as failures here are costly and fall outside standard MOT scrutiny. A test drive over varied surfaces will reveal any deteriorated drop links, track rod ends, or anti-roll bar bushes that a static inspection might miss.