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BD12 URZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 96,795 miles on the clock, averaging 6,267 miles per year, 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 BD12 URZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,267

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,795 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,744
Average per year6,267
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD12 URZ 30k47k63k80k97k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage92,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage87,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage85,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage83,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage81,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage78,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage71,987 miles
Since last MOT+13,409 miles
PASS
Mileage58,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,908 miles
PASS
Mileage46,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage40,948 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,892 miles
Since last MOT+10,788 miles
PASS
Mileage30,104 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 URZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BD12 URZ

What car is BD12 URZ?

BD12 URZ is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BD12 URZ?

The last recorded mileage for BD12 URZ was 96,795 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD12 URZ passed its MOT?

BD12 URZ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2026.

Is BD12 URZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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