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BD12 XOE

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 41,575 miles on the clock, averaging 6,861 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 XOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2016
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
6,861

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 reading41,575 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,861
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD12 XOE 21k27k32k37k42k '16'19'18

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage35,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage28,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage21,491 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

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

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About BD12 XOE

What car is BD12 XOE?

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

What is the mileage of BD12 XOE?

The last recorded mileage for BD12 XOE was 41,575 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD12 XOE passed its MOT?

BD12 XOE has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Sep 2019.

Is BD12 XOE ULEZ compliant?

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

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