2006 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · N12 VAG
2006 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 140,248 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N12 VAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 140,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N12 VAG 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 (N12 VAG) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
N12 VAG Mileage History
- 18/07/2023118,706 mi
- 18/07/2023118,706 mi
- 21/05/2024121,755 mi+3,049 mi
- 07/03/2026140,248 mi+18,493 mi
- 07/03/2026140,248 mi
Average of roughly 8,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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