2019 Audi A8 3.0L Petrol · BO03 OOB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent inspection in November 2025 at 59,010 miles, though the maintenance history shows a concerning trend regarding braking components. The tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin in both the December 2024 test and the November 2025 test. This indicates a failure to address known consumable wear between annual intervals, suggesting a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach despite passing the tests. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. There is a notable period of lower use between January 2022 and January 2023 where the car covered only 5,468 miles. However, usage increased significantly between January 2023 and December 2024, with nearly 20,000 miles recorded in those twenty-three months. This surge in mileage correlates with the appearance of the brake advisories, as the vehicle is now being subjected to higher mechanical stress than in previous years. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front braking system to determine if the discs have been scored or worn down due to the thin pads. Given the recurring nature of this fault, the inspector should also check for sticking calipers or uneven wear patterns which could accelerate future pad depletion. While the record shows no structural corrosion or suspension failures to date, the age of the Audi A8 requires a close manual check of rubber bushings and control arms for cracking, as these are not always captured by standard MOT testing until they fail significantly.