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AO12 LZU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 159,328 miles on the clock, averaging 10,861 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 LZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,861

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 reading159,328 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,861
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO12 LZU 43k72k101k130k159k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,328 miles
Since last MOT+11,314 miles
PASS
Mileage148,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage140,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage133,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage125,230 miles
Since last MOT+10,998 miles
PASS
Mileage114,232 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,225 miles
Since last MOT+513 miles
PASS
Mileage113,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,712 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
PASS
Mileage105,489 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,486 miles
Since last MOT+11,591 miles
PASS
Mileage93,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,895 miles
Since last MOT+18,347 miles
PASS
Mileage75,548 miles
Since last MOT+14,910 miles
PASS
Mileage60,638 miles
Since last MOT+17,806 miles
PASS
Mileage42,832 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LZU
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 LZU

What car is AO12 LZU?

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

What is the mileage of AO12 LZU?

The last recorded mileage for AO12 LZU was 159,328 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO12 LZU passed its MOT?

AO12 LZU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2026.

Is AO12 LZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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