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BF12 XRD

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 156,453 miles on the clock, averaging 7,455 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 BF12 XRD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,453
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,455

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,453 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,186
Average per year7,455
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF12 XRD 73k94k115k136k156k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage148,267 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,265 miles
Since last MOT+14,971 miles
PASS
Mileage133,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage130,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage126,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage122,241 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,205 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage111,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,912 miles
Since last MOT+9,851 miles
PASS
Mileage102,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,536 miles
PASS
Mileage92,525 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage82,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage73,060 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,048 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BF12 XRD

What car is BF12 XRD?

BF12 XRD is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BF12 XRD?

The last recorded mileage for BF12 XRD was 156,453 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF12 XRD passed its MOT?

BF12 XRD has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2026.

Is BF12 XRD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF12 XRD 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 BF12 XRD?

BF12 XRD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.