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AO12 XGW

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 99,904 miles on the clock, averaging 7,483 miles per year, around 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 XGW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,904
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
7,483

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,904 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year7,483
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO12 XGW 21k41k60k80k100k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,904 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,862 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage95,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage90,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,796 miles
PASS
Mileage86,043 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage79,571 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage69,507 miles
Since last MOT+13,537 miles
PASS
Mileage55,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage48,919 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage41,791 miles
Since last MOT+8,744 miles
PASS
Mileage33,047 miles
Since last MOT+12,175 miles
PASS
Mileage20,872 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XGW
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 XGW

What car is AO12 XGW?

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

What is the mileage of AO12 XGW?

The last recorded mileage for AO12 XGW was 99,904 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO12 XGW passed its MOT?

AO12 XGW has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is AO12 XGW ULEZ compliant?

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

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