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AD51 LAR

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 150,558 miles on the clock, averaging 10,957 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for AD51 LAR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
150,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2016
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,957

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,558 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,828
Average per year10,957
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD51 LAR 37k65k94k122k151k '16'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,558 miles
Since last MOT+11,828 miles
PASS
Mileage138,730 miles
Since last MOT+15,544 miles
PASS
Mileage123,186 miles
Since last MOT+210 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,976 miles
Since last MOT+11,436 miles
PASS
Mileage111,540 miles
Since last MOT+12,547 miles
PASS
Mileage98,993 miles
Since last MOT+9,901 miles
PASS
Mileage89,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,092 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage83,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage76,924 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage71,055 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,051 miles
Since last MOT+12,342 miles
PASS
Mileage58,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,338 miles
PASS
Mileage50,371 miles
Since last MOT+13,657 miles
PASS
Mileage36,714 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 LAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AD51 LAR

What car is AD51 LAR?

AD51 LAR is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AD51 LAR?

The last recorded mileage for AD51 LAR was 150,558 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD51 LAR passed its MOT?

AD51 LAR has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is AD51 LAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD51 LAR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD51 LAR?

AD51 LAR is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.