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BN12 ORX

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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 144,244 miles on the clock, averaging 8,376 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 BN12 ORX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,376

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN12 ORX 55k77k100k122k144k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,244 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage135,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage127,865 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage121,903 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage115,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage107,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage104,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage97,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage91,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,567 miles
Since last MOT+12,437 miles
PASS
Mileage79,130 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,129 miles
Since last MOT+12,876 miles
PASS
Mileage66,253 miles
Since last MOT+11,204 miles
PASS
Mileage55,049 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

RegistrationBN12 ORX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BN12 ORX

What car is BN12 ORX?

BN12 ORX is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BN12 ORX?

The last recorded mileage for BN12 ORX was 144,244 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN12 ORX passed its MOT?

BN12 ORX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is BN12 ORX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN12 ORX 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 BN12 ORX?

BN12 ORX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.