2010 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · NA55 ARM

The Audi A8 passed its most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 152,400 miles with several advisories, confirming it remains roadworthy despite aged components. The maintenance trend shows serious defects from earlier tests have been resolved. In the November 2023 and November 2024 tests the vehicle failed on excessively worn front suspension ball joints and split constant velocity boots, yet each failure was followed by immediate rectification and a pass. The December 2025 test recorded only minor wear: rear brake discs pitted, offside front tyre worn on edge, and a front suspension bush worn but not excessive. This indicates a stabilising pattern where critical steering and drivetrain seals are sound, though consumable and surface wear persists. Mileage stands at 152,400 over sixteen years, averaging roughly 9,500 miles annually. The recorded history begins at 142,257 miles on 14 November 2023. By 21 November 2024 the odometer read 148,615, a yearly gain of 6,358 miles. The final entry shows 152,400 on 12 December 2025, adding just 3,785 miles across thirteen months. Recent use has slowed below the long-term average. No test gaps appear; the owner maintained annual compliance. Pre-2023 records are absent, but the available data suggests disciplined intermittent attention to faults. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension arm bushes, particularly the near side, as the tester flagged wear there in both 2023 and 2025 without excessive movement. Examine the rear brake discs for scoring depth and measure remaining thickness, since pitting may accelerate wear. Check the offside front tyre for edge wear and confirm wheel alignment. Verify the constant velocity boots remain intact following their 2024 replacement. Given the vehicle age, a thorough underside check for structural corrosion around subframes and sills is prudent. The prior failures on ball joints suggest previous neglect of lubrication or early replacement, so assess steering play during road test.