Description
For Sale: 2004 Audi A8 (D3) 4. 2 V8 Quattro
The Ultimate Modern Classic Super-Saloon — Cherished Single-Family Ownership Since 2006
• Year: 2004 (54 Plate)
• Engine: 4. 2L V8 Petrol (40V MPI, 335 bhp)
• Transmission: 6-Speed Tiptronic Automatic with Steering Wheel Paddle Shifts
• Drivetrain: Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
• MOT: Valid until December 2026 (Christmas)
• Tax Rate: £37 per month
Overview
Opportunities to acquire a D3-generation Audi A8 in this condition are vanishingly rare. Bought as an used vehicle by my late father in 2006, this car has been his absolute pride and joy for the last two decades.
It has been safely garaged for 98% of its life and meticulously maintained by an owner who famously "used more polish than fuel." The deep Night Blue metallic paintwork retains a beautiful gloss, and the Valcona black leather interior perfectly preserves the executive craftsmanship of Audi’s golden era.
This is the highly desirable, pre-facelift, non-FSI 4. 2 V8. It features the incredibly reliable multi-point injection (MPI) engine, avoiding the carbon-buildup and injector issues commonly found on later direct-injection models.
Recent Major Maintenance (Freshly Completed)
No expense has been spared to ensure this car is 100% turnkey for its next custodian. It has just undergone a comprehensive mechanical refresh using premium components:
• Engine Health: Fresh engine oil change and all brand-new filters (Oil, Air, and Fuel).
• Ignition System: 8 brand-new spark plugs and a complete set of 8 fresh coil packs installed.
• Brakes: Brand-new premium brake discs and pads fitted all around, finished with a full brake fluid flush.
• Tyres: 4 brand-new premium Pirelli tyres, specifically sourced with the official AO (Audi Original) bespoke compound for correct factory ride compliance and handling.
• Battery: High-capacity battery replaced 2 years ago, with transferable warranty remaining.
Original Factory Specification & Features
In 2004, the 4. 2 Petrol Quattro sat at the top of the standard UK lineup, boasting an equipment level that rivals modern luxury cars. Decoded straight from the original service book build sticker, this car includes:
• Chassis & Drivetrain: 4-Corner Adaptive Air Suspension (1BK) with electronic shock absorption control and Quattro permanent AWD.
• Wheels: 19-inch forged alloy wheels (8. 5J x 19, Offset 45, code CG4).
• Exterior: Factory Night Blue metallic paint, reinforced bumpers (2K1), and automated power-folding, heated, auto-dimming door mirrors with memory function (6XL).
• Glass: Rare VW8 factory burglar-restrained/ laminated security side and rear glass (offering superb cabin acoustic insulation, quietness, and safety). Tinted windshield with top sun band (4GP).
• Interior & Comfort: Fully electric 14-way adjustable Comfort front seats (Q2J) with multi-position memory settings for both driver and passenger (3PN). Premium Burr Walnut decorative wood inserts (5MG).
• Technology: MMI High Satellite Navigation with colour screen (7Q2), Leather multi-function steering wheel with Tiptronic paddle shifters (2ZS), and Ultrasonic Park Distance Control front and rear (7X2).
Condition Report & Points to Note
• Bodywork: Presented in lovely, highly presentable condition throughout, reflecting a life spent mostly in a dry garage. As you would expect from a carefully driven car of this age, there are a few minor stone chips on the front end, but overall it is exceptionally clean and straight.
• Wheels: The factory 19-inch forged alloy wheels are structurally excellent and entirely uncurbed. However, the front wheels are showing their age slightly, with a couple of spots smaller than a 1p piece where the lacquer has gone milky. While perfectly usable as they are, they would benefit from a standard front wheel refurbishment if you wanted the car to be visually flawless.
• Interior: Beautifully preserved. The black leather comfort seats, carpets, headlining, and walnut trim are all in excellent order, showing very little of the wear usually found on these models.
• Air Conditioning: The climate control is currently not blowing cold. It has been diagnosed as a perished sealing washer/ O-ring on one of the air conditioning pipe joints, causing the system to lose its refrigerant pressure over time. It will need this seal replaced and a standard vacuum re-gas to get it ice-cold again. I have left this as-is for the next owner to sort, and the asking price has been adjusted fairly to reflect this. Summary
This is a properly sorted, beautifully kept, single-family-owned luxury cruiser. It drives silently, rides beautifully on its fresh Pirellis and air suspension, and offers effortless V8 performance. Complete with original service books, build stickers,
