Audi A8 Maintenance Costs
An Audi A8 will cost about $10,258 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This is more than the industry average for luxury sedan models by $533. There is also a 26.81% chance that an A8 will require a major repair during that time. This is 0.24% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
Audi A8 Maintenance Costs
| Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.77% | $465 |
| 2 | 4.59% | $532 |
| 3 | 5.15% | $637 |
| 4 | 9.09% | $807 |
| 5 | 13.02% | $947 |
| 6 | 14.64% | $1,168 |
| 7 | 15.80% | $1,339 |
| 8 | 20.42% | $1,405 |
| 9 | 22.57% | $1,449 |
| 10 | 26.81% | $1,509 |
| 11 | 41.53% | $1,596 |
| 12 | 51.66% | $1,731 |
Audi A8 Maintenance Schedule
| Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
|---|---|
| 5,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
| 8,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 10,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 15,000 | Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 16,000 | Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 20,000 | Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 24,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 25,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 30,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 32,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement |
| 35,000 | Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 40,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 45,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 48,000 | Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 50,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 55,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 56,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 60,000 | Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 64,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement |
| 65,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 70,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 72,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement |
| 75,000 | Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement |
| 80,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 85,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 88,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 90,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 95,000 | Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 96,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement |
| 100,000 | Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 104,000 | Replace Timing Belt, Change Oil and Filter, Water Pump Replacement |
| 105,000 | Replace Timing Belt, Change Oil and Filter, Water Pump Replacement |
| 110,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 112,000 | Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 115,000 | Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Hood Hinge, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Trunk, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 120,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 125,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 128,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement |
| 130,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 135,000 | Service Battery/cables, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 136,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 140,000 | Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
| 144,000 | Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors, Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement |
| 145,000 | Change Oil and Filter |
| 150,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Lubricate Doors |
What About Audi A8 Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure an Audi A8 is about $4,555 per year. This adds up to around $22,775 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own an Audi A8. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
Audi A8 Maintenance Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Audi A8 ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the A8 stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other Audi A8 Costs of Ownership
Finding a car or truck that saves on maintenance costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Audi A8 costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:
Audi A8s For Sale
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$27,990
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$27,990
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