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BL12 YRU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 101,117 miles on the clock, averaging 7,712 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for BL12 YRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,712

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,117 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,712
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL12 YRU 18k38k59k80k101k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage93,154 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage89,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage83,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,066 miles
PASS
Mileage79,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage74,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage70,978 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage67,865 miles
Since last MOT+12,041 miles
PASS
Mileage55,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,824 miles
Since last MOT+18,777 miles
PASS
Mileage37,047 miles
Since last MOT+12,746 miles
PASS
Mileage24,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage17,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BL12 YRU

What car is BL12 YRU?

BL12 YRU is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BL12 YRU?

The last recorded mileage for BL12 YRU was 101,117 miles, recorded on 20 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL12 YRU passed its MOT?

BL12 YRU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2026.

Is BL12 YRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL12 YRU 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 BL12 YRU?

BL12 YRU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.