2008 Audi S8 V10 Quattro (D3) Tiptronic

Highlights

• 450hp V10 petrol engine concealed in a smart saloon body shell
• One former keeper

• In current ownership since October 2009

• Stamped service book with 12 recorded services

• Complete original documentation pack

Overview

Some cars pass through owners like hire cars. Others become part of the family. This S8 falls firmly into the latter category.

Acquired by the vendor in October 2009, this V10-powered super-saloon has enjoyed 15 years of continuous, dedicated stewardship. That's a narrative of care you often don't find in this segment, where these cars can bounce between half a dozen keepers, each inheriting the previous owner's deferred maintenance. Not here. The stamped service book tells a different story entirely—one of consistent attention from Bedford Audi in the early years, transitioning to the same local garage for the last decade.

And what a sleeper this is: beneath that understated Daytona Grey exterior sits a 5.2-litre V10, its power channelled through a six-speed Tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive.  If there’s a better interpretation of the term ‘Q-car’ then we’ve not seen it.

This particular example wears its mileage honestly. The black leather interior with carbon fibre trim shows the expected signs of use—some wear to the driver's bolster and steering wheel—but the overall presentation speaks to an owner who cared. Bose surround sound, electric glass sunroof, rear privacy blinds: it's all present and correct. The vendor notes the left rear door blind needs attention, but that's the sort of minor niggle you'd expect after 15 years of actual use rather than garage-queen preservation.

What matters here isn't absolute perfection. It's provenance. And provenance like this doesn't come up often, which makes this V10-engined monster a potential bargain.

History and documentation

• Stamped service book with 12 services: 8,550 miles, 18,955 miles, 32,971 miles (Apr 2013), 43,290 miles (Oct 2014), 50,338 miles (Oct 2015), 59,154 miles, 67,780 miles (Nov 2018), 73,000 miles (Oct 2019), 71,880 miles (Jul 2021), 64,538 miles (Sep 2022), 89,840 miles (Sep 2023), 94,165 miles (Feb 2025)

• Timing belt service documented at 43,290 miles, 50,338 miles, 67,780 miles, 71,880 miles and 89,840 miles

• Haldex and S-tronic fluids refreshed at multiple intervals

• Complete owner's pack including leather wallet, owner's manual, MMI operating manual and service schedule

• Collection of MOT certificates showing consistent mileage progression

• Two keys

• First registered 01 Mar 2008

• In current ownership since October 2009

• One former keeper

• V5C present

• HPI clear

• MOT until 24 Mar 2026

• 94,597 miles

Interior

• Black leather interior with carbon fibre-effect trim presents well for its age and mileage

• Driver's seat bolster shows wear from ingress and egress; steering wheel exhibits light wear at the 9 o'clock position

• Spacious rear seats in good condition with light creasing

• Alcantara headlining in good overall condition with some minor discolouration around the sunroof aperture

• Electric glass sunroof fitted and operational

• Bose Surround Sound audio system

• MMI infotainment system functional; instrument cluster shows TV capability

• Aluminium paddle shifters for manual gear selection

• Illuminated S8-branded door sill kick plates with light wear

• Rear passengers benefit from separate climate control and manual privacy blinds; the vendor notes the left rear door blind requires attention

• Boot space clean with factory tool kit, warning triangle and original Audi first aid kit present

• The vendor reports all electrics and switchgear are in working order

Exterior

• Daytona Grey Pearl Effect metallic paintwork displays good depth across all panels

• The vendor describes the car as being in good condition

• Chrome single-frame grille with S8 badge intact; honeycomb mesh complete

• V10 badges present on both front wings

• Xenon headlights clear with no visible hazing or moisture ingress

• LED tail light clusters functioning correctly

• All shut lines appear consistent

• No obvious signs of corrosion

• Multi-spoke alloy wheels in silver/grey machined finish present well

• Yokohama tyres fitted with adequate tread depth visible

• Quad polished exhaust tips

• Underside shows plastic undertray panels intact with typical road grime; no structural corrosion visible

• In all, it presents very well for the age and mileage

Mechanical

• 5.2-litre V10

• Six-speed Tiptronic automatic with paddle shift

• Quattro all-wheel drive

• Haldex and S-tronic fluids refreshed at recorded intervals

• Last serviced February 2025 at 94,165 miles

• Engine bay presents tidily with no visible fluid leaks

• The vendor reports no mechanical issues

Summary

Fifteen years. One keeper. The same garage for the last decade. V10 S8s with this depth of ownership history are a rare thing.

This isn't a car that's been flipped between traders or left to languish with deferred maintenance. It's been a family member, with the service stamps to prove it. For the canny buyer who understands that provenance matters as much as performance, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a V10 super-saloon that's been well looked-after rather than merely owned.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.