2011 Audi A8 4.1L Diesel · SO61 ODC

This vehicle is in a concerning state of decline. After a long gap in recorded MOT history since 2020, the two most recent tests in early 2025 show a significant surge in failures across multiple critical systems. The most recent MOT in April 2025 failed on several high-risk items, including a bulging tyre, worn suspension bushings, and a completely inoperative electronic parking brake. This follows a February 2025 failure that noted a differential oil leak, engine management light issues, and structural tyre failure. The condition trend is worsening rapidly. The recurring patterns point to systemic neglect of the chassis, braking system, and tyres. The low mileage of roughly 5,181 miles per year suggests the car may have suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized brakes, and perished bushings seen here. A buyer should be extremely cautious. The combination of electronic brake failure, suspension wear, and tyre bulges suggests a vehicle that has not been maintained to a professional standard. Prioritise a physical inspection of the electronic parking brake operation, the condition of all four tyres for bulges or cracks, and a thorough check for oil leaks from the differential.