Here’s a way of driving down your maintenance costs: free MOTs.

It’s only available to Audi owners at Audi Centres.

But if you run your Audi privately – and use it for occasional business use – then this should be worth considering.

Audi owners with cars over three years can receive a complimentary MOT test at participating UK Audi Centres. You have to register: www.audi.co.uk/freeMOT.

In addition, all private customers running an Approved Used Audi that’s more than three years old can choose to receive a discount of £50 off their next service; or take up the free MOT offer with the added benefit of ‘MOT Protection’. This covers the car for up to £750 of repair work in the event of MOT failure.

The offer is also available to all private Audi drivers with cars over three years old. However, while it doesn’t matter where they purchased the car, they must have a history of using an Audi Centre for servicing.

In addition, Audi is developing an online service booking facility. More details from www.audi.co.uk.

Plus loyalty-linked servicing discounts at Audi Centres