2007 Audi A8 4.2L Diesel · DN07 MXA

This 2007 Audi A8 passed its most recent MOT on 23 May 2026 at 173,068 miles, but the test record shows a clear pattern of progressive wear across suspension and braking components that has been present for at least two years. The vehicle is now nearly 19 years old with typical mileage for its age, averaging around 9,100 miles per year, which does not point to exceptional wear from hard use but rather to normal ageing of a high-specification saloon. The most significant concern is the suspension. Every MOT test since July 2024 has recorded worn suspension arm pins or bushes at both front and rear, affecting multiple arms on each side. Whilst none of these defects have yet resulted in excessive movement that would trigger an outright failure, the consistency and spread of these advisories over nearly two years suggests progressive deterioration rather than a static condition. Suspension bushes do not typically improve, and this pattern indicates that the buyer is looking at repair costs within the foreseeable future—potentially substantial ones on a vehicle of this specification. Braking is the second major concern. The July 2025 test revealed significantly worn rear brake discs on both sides, severe enough to be recorded as defects rather than minor wear. Although the May 2026 MOT notes only front brake disc pitting and scoring without serious weakening, the rear brake situation one year ago was notably worse. The front drive shaft CV boot wear noted in the latest test is also typical of a vehicle at this age and mileage and suggests the protective cover is deteriorating.