The AUDI A8 (2010-13) 4DR SALOON QUATTRO 3.0 TDI V6 DPF SS 250 EU5 SPORT EXECUTIVE TIP AUTO8 is a large, premium four-door saloon, aimed at buyers wanting luxury rather than a compact runabout. In the UK, it sits among executive flagships, competing with the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. mycarcheck.com recorded 871 look-ups covering 153 different VINs, a useful sample of interest in this model. Checks show an average private-sale value of £11,400 and average recorded mileage of 84,000 miles; annual mileage averages 4,000. The cars checked had about four previous keepers on average, so reviewing each vehicle’s history is especially worthwhile. Its smooth V6 diesel, automatic gearbox and Quattro four-wheel drive suit long-distance travel, business journeys and family trips. The A8 is best for drivers who value quiet refinement, space and all-weather grip, while its size and upkeep make it less suited to tight-city use or budget motoring.