The AUDI A8 (2003-07) 4DR SALOON QUATTRO 6.0 W12 450 MTRON AUTO LWB is a long-wheelbase, four-door luxury saloon, built to rival flagship versions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. It sits at the grand, chauffeur-friendly end of the UK used-car market, rather than serving as an everyday budget choice. mycarcheck.com has recorded 413 look-ups covering 84 distinct VINs, giving a useful snapshot of this rare, specialist model. The average private-sale valuation is £4,300, while the average recorded mileage is 128,000 miles and annual mileage is 4,000. Checks show an average of around six previous keepers, so buyers should review each car’s history carefully. Smooth automatic driving, four-wheel-drive grip and the powerful W12 make this A8 a distinctive, quiet alternative to executive saloons. Its extended cabin suits rear passengers and trips. It suits enthusiasts who value space and presence and can budget for upkeep, rather than low-cost motoring.