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Audi A8 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Audi A8 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 42 for sale right now.
Used Audi A8 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €78,950 | 27k km | 6 |
| 2023 | €66,900 | 97k km | 5 |
| 2019 | €30,000 | 150k km | 5 |
| 2017 | €25,950 | 180k km | 5 |
Audi A8 NCT pass rate
How often Audi A8s pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 83% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 82% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 82% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 71% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 64% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 66% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 70% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 63% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 51% | 38% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Audi A8 fails: safety equipment (6.5% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (4.3% of tests), steering & suspension (2.2% of tests), wheels & tyres (2.2% of tests).
Common Audi A8 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€750 | 14 |
| 3.0 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€270 | 5 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Audi A8
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Audi A8
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.