2021 Audi Q8 SLN BLK ED 55TFSI Mhev QT A 3.0L Petrol · KT71 EOJ

The Audi Q8 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 26 November 2025 at 26,395 miles. The only advisory raised was a nail embedded in the offside rear tyre, a minor consumable puncture rather than a structural or mechanical defect. Prior to that, the vehicle failed its 25 November 2024 test at 20,257 miles on a TPMS warning and a nearside rear tyre cut deep enough to expose the ply or cords, which also sat near the legal tread limit. The following day's retest at the same mileage passed with zero defects, indicating the previous owner addressed the tyre and sensor faults promptly. No recurring mechanical or structural advisories have appeared across the two-year record, suggesting the car has not developed a persistent fault pattern. Mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2021-registered vehicle, averaging roughly 5,279 miles per year. Between the November 2024 test at 20,257 miles and the November 2025 test at 26,395 miles, the car covered approximately 6,138 miles in twelve months, a modest uptick but still well below the UK average. The gap between these two data points is clean, with no anomalies or sudden spikes. Sparse MOT entries are a function of the vehicle's age rather than neglect; cars under three years old are exempt from testing, so the record only captures the last two annual inspections. The limited dataset makes long-term wear trends harder to map, but what exists shows no alarming deterioration. A buyer should still inspect the tyre sidewalls and tread depth carefully, given the 2024 failure involved a deep cut reaching the cord structure on the nearside rear. That type of damage can indicate kerb strikes or road debris impact, so check the inner and outer walls of all four tyres for bulges, embedded stones, or secondary cuts. The TPMS warning light that triggered the earlier failure also warrants a diagnostic scan to confirm the sensor is functioning correctly and no intermittent faults linger. With only 26,395 miles recorded, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs are unlikely to show significant wear, but a short test drive over uneven surfaces will reveal any knocking from drop links or worn anti-roll bar bushes that low-mileage, urban use can still produce. Finally, inspect the underside and wheel arches for corrosion, as even a five-year-old vehicle can develop surface rust if it has spent long periods stationary.