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AO12 PHN

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 114,799 miles on the clock, averaging 4,945 miles per year, well below 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 PHN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,799
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,945

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading114,799 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,540
Average per year4,945
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO12 PHN 63k76k89k102k115k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage110,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage105,071 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage98,329 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage93,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage88,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,465 miles
PASS
Mileage83,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage77,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage71,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage67,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage62,741 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AO12 PHN

What car is AO12 PHN?

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

What is the mileage of AO12 PHN?

The last recorded mileage for AO12 PHN was 114,799 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO12 PHN passed its MOT?

AO12 PHN has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jan 2026.

Is AO12 PHN ULEZ compliant?

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

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