2020 Audi SQ8 Vorsprung TDI Mhev Quat A 4.0L Diesel · LS20 NSE

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 1 May 2026 at the recorded mileage of 47,306 miles, with no defects or advisories noted. This clean result follows three prior passes, the most recent of which (22 May 2025) was also free of advisories. Across four recorded tests spanning 2023 to 2026, there has been one failure-free sequence with a single set of advisories logged in 2024. The trend is therefore best described as stable rather than demonstrably improving, as the absence of advisories in 2025 and 2026 indicates that the items flagged in 2024 were addressed rather than reflecting a pattern of progressively worsening neglect. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,884 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and does not suggest heavy use or long periods of standing. The 2024 advisories appeared at a recorded mileage of around 36,000 to 38,000 miles, with the next test in 2025 showing a mileage increase of approximately 6,000 to 8,000 miles in twelve months, consistent with steady, moderate driving. There are no recorded gaps in annual testing, with the four entries covering consecutive years from 2023 through 2026, which gives a reasonably continuous picture of the vehicle's roadworthiness over this period. MOT data alone cannot confirm whether servicing or mechanical maintenance beyond statutory testing has been carried out. A prospective buyer should focus inspection efforts on the braking system, given the advisory items recorded at the May 2024 test. The tester noted that the front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored on both sides, and the rear brake discs were similarly affected on both sides, although neither was considered seriously weakened at that time. With roughly 9,000 additional miles likely accumulated since that advisory, the discs and pads warrant a physical check for remaining material, lip formation, and any scoring that has progressed beyond what the MOT threshold permits. The front tyres were also flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge on both sides in 2024, suggesting possible camber or alignment irregularities that should be examined, along with current tread depth across all four corners. Given the vehicle's premium specification and MHEV drivetrain, a diagnostic scan for any manufacturer-specific issues, alongside checks of the air suspension system (if equipped), quattro drivetrain components, and underbody corrosion, would form a sensible part of any pre-purchase evaluation. Buying score: 68. Risk level: Low.