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BN12 PZC

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 197,206 miles on the clock, averaging 17,940 miles per year, above 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 PZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
17,940

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,342
Average per year17,940
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN12 PZC 78k108k138k167k197k '15'21'18

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage187,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,864 miles
Since last MOT+15,176 miles
PASS
Mileage172,688 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,619 miles
Since last MOT+22,434 miles
PASS
Mileage150,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,185 miles
Since last MOT+18,771 miles
PASS
Mileage131,414 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,359 miles
Since last MOT+21,660 miles
PASS
Mileage109,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,699 miles
Since last MOT+31,799 miles
PASS
Mileage77,900 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 PZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BN12 PZC

What car is BN12 PZC?

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

What is the mileage of BN12 PZC?

The last recorded mileage for BN12 PZC was 197,206 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN12 PZC passed its MOT?

BN12 PZC has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2021.

Is BN12 PZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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