2019 Audi A8 3.0L Petrol · M2 UCA

The most recent MOT on 2026-05-01 was a pass at 63,778 miles — but with a noted cut on the nearside rear tyre that falls just short of being dangerous (not deep enough to expose ply or cords). That’s a minor concern, but it follows a serious failure just two days earlier. The 2026-04-29 test failed due to multiple critical tyre faults: exposed ply/cords on the nearside front, structural tearing on the same tyre, and a deep cut on the offside front — all rendering the car unsafe to drive. Brake performance couldn’t even be tested because of the tyre condition. This wasn’t an isolated issue: the 2024-07-11 MOT already flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and wearing unevenly on the edges. The pattern is clear and worsening: progressive, repeated front-tyre degradation — first edge wear in mid-2024, then structural failure by mid-2026. The rear nearside cut in May 2026 suggests the problem may now be spreading. No other recurring mechanical issues appear in the history — brakes, suspension, lights, and emissions have all passed cleanly since 2023. At 63,778 miles over roughly seven years, the average is about 9,100 miles per year — typical for a large executive saloon. It doesn’t suggest hard use, nor does it point strongly to long periods of under-use; the wear pattern aligns more with consistent driving and possible alignment or suspension issues left unaddressed.