2018 Audi Q8 3.0L Diesel · AV68 HTF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of neglected consumable wear and alignment issues. The most recent test in January 2026 at 84,922 miles flagged both front tyres as being worn on the inner edges. This indicates a persistent geometry or suspension tracking fault that has gone unaddressed. While the car passed the test, the repeated nature of tyre-related advisories suggests the owner only addresses faults when they reach a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a luxury SUV, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year over its eight-year life. There is a notable gap in recorded data between December 2022 and January 2024, where the vehicle covered roughly 10,300 miles. Since then, usage has accelerated slightly, with 25,639 miles logged between the January 2024 and January 2026 tests. This increased frequency suggests the vehicle is currently in more active use, which places higher demand on the braking system and suspension components. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension geometry to identify the cause of the inner-edge tyre wear noted in 2021, 2025, and 2026. Worn control arm bushes, ball joints, or collapsed struts are likely culprits. The history also shows a cycle of brake component degradation, with 2021 and 2022 tests flagging thin pads and pitted discs across all axles. Given the age and mileage, the buyer should check for caliper caliper corrosion and ensure the current brake hardware has significant remaining life, as the record indicates a history of reactive rather than preventative maintenance.