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AO12 HMV

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 133,160 miles on the clock, averaging 9,834 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 AO12 HMV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,160
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,834

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,160 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,834
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO12 HMV 29k55k81k107k133k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,160 miles
Since last MOT+14,743 miles
PASS
Mileage118,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,417 miles
Since last MOT+13,621 miles
PASS
Mileage104,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,511 miles
PASS
Mileage94,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
PASS
Mileage85,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage77,659 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,728 miles
PASS
Mileage67,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage57,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,507 miles
PASS
Mileage47,168 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
PASS
Mileage38,898 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage29,043 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

RegistrationAO12 HMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About AO12 HMV

What car is AO12 HMV?

AO12 HMV is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Norwich in 2012.

What is the mileage of AO12 HMV?

The last recorded mileage for AO12 HMV was 133,160 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO12 HMV passed its MOT?

AO12 HMV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.

Is AO12 HMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO12 HMV 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 AO12 HMV?

AO12 HMV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.