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AO12 UDZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Norwich, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 86,836 miles on the clock, averaging 3,984 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 UDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,984

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 reading86,836 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,652
Average per year3,984
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO12 UDZ 46k56k66k77k87k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage82,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,758 miles
PASS
Mileage78,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage74,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage71,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage68,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage63,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage58,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage54,278 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage50,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage45,654 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,653 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AO12 UDZ

What car is AO12 UDZ?

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

What is the mileage of AO12 UDZ?

The last recorded mileage for AO12 UDZ was 86,836 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO12 UDZ passed its MOT?

AO12 UDZ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is AO12 UDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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