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BL12 YSB

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 106,348 miles on the clock, averaging 2,907 miles per year, well 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 BL12 YSB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2015
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
2,907

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,703
Average per year2,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL12 YSB 75k83k91k98k106k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,348 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage102,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage99,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage93,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage89,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOT+10,201 miles
PASS
Mileage74,805 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,762 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YSB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BL12 YSB

What car is BL12 YSB?

BL12 YSB is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BL12 YSB?

The last recorded mileage for BL12 YSB was 106,348 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL12 YSB passed its MOT?

BL12 YSB has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is BL12 YSB ULEZ compliant?

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

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