2006 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · EJ56 BXP
2006 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 95,389 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ56 BXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 95,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ56 BXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A8 (EJ56 BXP) between April 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
EJ56 BXP Mileage History
- 20/04/202255,590 mi
- 25/04/202255,590 mi
- 31/05/202359,481 mi+3,891 mi
- 12/09/202478,729 mi+19,248 mi
- 18/02/202695,389 mi+16,660 mi
Average of roughly 10,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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