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AY12 YGH

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, 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 111,315 miles on the clock, averaging 3,999 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 AY12 YGH

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,315
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
3,999

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,315 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,455
Average per year3,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY12 YGH 69k79k90k101k111k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage102,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage100,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage95,270 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,262 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage92,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
PASS
Mileage91,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,450 miles
PASS
Mileage86,599 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage82,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage78,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage74,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
PASS
Mileage68,814 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

RegistrationAY12 YGH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About AY12 YGH

What car is AY12 YGH?

AY12 YGH is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2012.

What is the mileage of AY12 YGH?

The last recorded mileage for AY12 YGH was 111,315 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY12 YGH passed its MOT?

AY12 YGH has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.

Is AY12 YGH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY12 YGH 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 AY12 YGH?

AY12 YGH is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.