2010 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · OY10 NSZ

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in May 2024 at 188,949 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a failure in October 2023. While the car previously failed due to critical tyre wear and an oil leak, the subsequent clean pass a year later indicates that the owner addressed these specific mechanical concerns to bring the vehicle back to test standards. At 188,949 miles over sixteen years, the Audi A8 has averaged approximately 11,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a luxury saloon of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 17,000 miles covered between October 2022 and October 2023, and another 17,000 miles recorded in the year leading up to the latest test. This regular accumulation suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which often helps prevent seals from drying out and components degradation. A buyer should pay close attention to the oil leak noted during the October 2023 test. Although the tester classified it as not excessive at the time, persistent leaks on high-mileage Audi engines can indicate aging gaskets or seal failures that require ongoing monitoring. Given the high mileage, a physical inspection of the suspension bushings and control arms is essential, as these components often suffer significant wear on heavy vehicles like this. The previous failure on rear tyre tread depth highlights that consumables are reaching their life limit, so the current state of all four tyres should be verified to ensure no immediate replacement is required.