2005 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · LX55 XOD

The most recent MOT pass for this Audi A8 was in January 2022. The vehicle passed but had two advisories for a worn nearside front suspension bush and a nearside front tyre worn on its edge. This was preceded by a failure the day before for a more serious defect: an offside front tyre with exposed ply or cords, which is a significant safety issue. A clear and concerning pattern emerges over the last few MOT tests, primarily focusing on front tyres and suspension. Tyre defects have been noted repeatedly, from a perished offside front tyre in 2018, to a slightly damaged offside tyre in 2019, to the worn-edge nearside front tyre in 2022, culminating in the dangerous exposed cord failure. The recurrence of front tyre problems, especially edge wear, often points to possible issues with wheel alignment, suspension settings, or consistent under-inflation. The appearance of a worn suspension bush as an advisory in 2022 is another key point. While noted as not causing excessive movement at the time, suspension bushes are critical wear items. On a vehicle of this age and mileage, it suggests the front suspension is likely tired and may require further attention. Based on the evidence, the vehicle's condition trend appears to be worsening.