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BD12 LMK

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 183,975 miles on the clock, averaging 12,121 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for BD12 LMK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
183,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,121

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 reading183,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,503
Average per year12,121
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD12 LMK 59k90k122k153k184k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,975 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
PASS
Mileage173,472 miles
Since last MOT+15,277 miles
PASS
Mileage158,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,195 miles
Since last MOT+15,483 miles
PASS
Mileage142,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,712 miles
Since last MOT+15,832 miles
PASS
Mileage126,880 miles
Since last MOT+14,446 miles
PASS
Mileage112,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,434 miles
Since last MOT+19,750 miles
PASS
Mileage92,684 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage82,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage73,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage65,708 miles
Since last MOT+6,380 miles
PASS
Mileage59,328 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BD12 LMK

What car is BD12 LMK?

BD12 LMK is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BD12 LMK?

The last recorded mileage for BD12 LMK was 183,975 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD12 LMK passed its MOT?

BD12 LMK has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is BD12 LMK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD12 LMK 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 BD12 LMK?

BD12 LMK is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.