2001 Audi S8 4.2L Petrol · SV51 PVO

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 6 December 2023 at 142,541 miles. The record shows a shift from two failures in 2021 and 2022 to consecutive passes, indicating an improving maintenance pattern. Mileage averages roughly 5,700 miles per year, well below the typical usage for a 25‑year‑old model. Between 20 October 2021 (138,593 miles) and 15 December 2022 (141,481 miles) the car added 1,888 miles, then only 1,060 miles were logged to the latest test. No large spikes or unexplained gaps appear, suggesting the vehicle has been driven lightly and consistently. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension for worn bushes or cracked coil springs, as low‑mileage cars can still suffer from age‑related fatigue. Brake discs and pads merit close examination for any signs of glazing or uneven wear, especially given the earlier failures that recorded no explicit defects – a possible indicator of administrative issues rather than mechanical ones. Tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and exhaust emissions should be verified on site, and a visual survey for corrosion on the chassis and body panels is advisable. Finally, a short test‑drive will reveal any binding brakes, steering play, or unusual noises that the MOT data cannot capture. Confirming that the earlier failures were paperwork matters rather than hidden faults will give confidence in the vehicle’s overall condition.