Questions to ask a S8 seller

[James7]

Guys

I'm not a mechanic (just know where to put the oil and water ) and have a very limited knowledge of the S8. When I contact a seller, I have a list of questions that I always ask:

1. Date of registration?
2. Number of previous owners including yourself?
3. How long have you owned it for?
4. Taxed to when?
5. MOT to when?
6. Current MOT certificate issue number and registration number? Please this is not for any fraudulent use but to check the MOT is valid on the Directgov website.
7. Details of full service history - date, mileage and by whom? Is the service book stamped up accordingly?
8. Is the car HPI clear?
9. Has the car been involved in any accidents/prangs or been recorded as Cat C,D,etc?
10. What is the general condition of the bodywork? Are there any scratches, marks, rust patches, etc?
11. Has the timing belt service been carried out and if so, do you have documentation to prove it has been carried out?
12. What paperwork, documentation, invoices, etc come with the car?
13. Do you know if any optional extras have been fitted and if so, what?
14. Could you please confirm the condition of the alloy wheels
15. Where are you exactly located?
16. With a car this age, there must be good and bad points about the car. What are these? Please be honest!
17. Why are you selling the car?
18. Is the triptronic box working smoothly with no problems from both the steering wheel controls and the box itself?
19. Has the gearbox been serviced or rebuilt at any point? If so, have you any documentation to prove it?

Could you please have a look at them and tell me what additional questions I should be asking if any.

Many thanks

James