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Used Audi A8 for sale

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An Audi A8 for sale offers one of the most luxurious interiors you can get in any car. It may be built with back-seat passengers in mind, but it’s more than just a chauffeur car. It’s just as good to drive, and it comes with more tech than you can shake a stick at.

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  1. Audi A8

    3.0 TDI Quattro Black Edition 4dr Tip Auto

    • Vehicle Year, 2016
    • Mileage, 38,226 miles
    • Fuel Type, Diesel
    • Transmission Type, Automatic
    Full price.£20,949Price per month. hp. £484

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Audi A8 Buying Guide

What types of used Audi A8 cars are there?

The Audi A8 has two configurations – it’s already a very long saloon with plenty of space for rear occupants, but there’s also a long-wheelbase version (badged A8 L) with even more legroom.

Both have plug-in hybrid versions, but the sporty S8 is only available for the standard-length car.

Popular Audi A8 trims

It may be Audi’s flagship model, but the trim level names are the same as its other models, which makes them nice and easy to understand.

> Audi A8 Sport - standard car with adaptive LED headlights, adaptive cruise control and keyless entry

> Audi A8 S line - desirable, sporty-looking upgrade with larger alloys, more aggressive features and tinted windows

> Audi A8 Black Edition - similar to S line with some added high-quality materials and plenty of black styling

Audi A8 history

The Audi A8 was introduced in 1994 as a successor to the Audi V8 (which did indeed have a V8 engine). Four models have been on sale so far, with the latest arriving in 2017.

> Third-generation Audi A8 D4 (2009) - more modern than its predecessor with luxuries like LED headlights and built-in internet

> Facelifted Audi A8 D4 (2014) - more tech, like adaptive headlights, self-parking and even active noise cancellation

> Fourth-generation Audi A8 D5 (2017) - upgrades including some self-driving tech and more efficient engines

> Facelifted Audi A8 D5 (2022) - flashier design with plenty of chrome and new mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

What features does the Audi A8 have?

The Audi A8 has been on sale for three decades and four generations, so each used Audi A8 could be significantly different from the other.

As a guide, facelifted models sold after 2022 come with adaptive air suspension, matrix LED headlights, a powered bootlid, adaptive cruise control, and keyless entry.

Other luxuries include all-round parking sensors and a reversing camera, plus dual-zone climate control, a head-up display and heated front seats with soft leather upholstery inside.

There’s also a large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and a complementary 8.6-inch display for climate controls. A third display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, completes the setup.

Is the Audi A8 reliable?

It might be a big, expensive model, but a used Audi A8 for sale should be reliable because it benefits from the additional attention to detail that makes it a flagship model.

It might have some big V6 and V8 engines available, but they’re borrowed from other VW, Audi and Porsche models, so they’re tried and tested.

How much does the Audi A8 cost to run?

The most popular models have a V6 engine, and some have a V8. They might cost more to run than your average family hatchback, but some clever mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid tech help improve efficiency.

Insurance costs and maintenance work might also be on the pricey side, but an Audi A8 could be cheaper to maintain than other premium saloons.

Who is the Audi A8 suitable for?

New Audi A8 cars, especially the A8 L, are typically bought by business owners who want to be driven around.

A used Audi A8 for sale can be far more affordable, giving you a slice of luxury and a view into how the other half live.

Should I buy an Audi A8?

What was the first Audi A8 W12?

The third-generation Audi A8 sold until 2017 was available with a 6.3-litre W12 engine, but because it wasn’t turbocharged, its 500hp output can be beaten by the S8’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8.

The first- and second-generation models also had a 6.0-litre W12 engine, which is more compact than the V8 engine.

Which is better, Audi A8 or Audi S8?

The Audi A8 is great for most drivers, with even the least powerful V6 packing a punch. The S8 is seriously quick, but it’s also more expensive to run.

Is the Audi A8 a fast car?

Yes, the A8 is a fast car without feeling like a sports car – it feels refined.

The 5.9-second 0-62mph time of the facelifted model’s 3.0-litre diesel is still enough to keep up with many hot hatches despite the car’s mighty two-tonne weight.

Is Audi A8 better than A6?

The Audi A8 is about as luxurious as you can get in Audi’s lineup, which is why this is the German brand’s flagship model.

The A6 is still a very premium model though, so if you have a smaller budget, it’s an appealing choice.

Is Audi A8 quiet?

An Audi A8 is designed to be a quiet place for businesspeople to relax, or conduct business, on their way between offices.

That means minimal road and wind noise, especially in models fitted with active noise cancellation.