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BN12 SSZ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 143,046 miles on the clock, averaging 8,388 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 SSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,388

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,514
Average per year8,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN12 SSZ 68k87k106k124k143k '15'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,046 miles
Since last MOT+12,514 miles
PASS
Mileage130,532 miles
Since last MOT+12,116 miles
PASS
Mileage118,416 miles
Since last MOT+10,532 miles
PASS
Mileage107,884 miles
Since last MOT+10,073 miles
PASS
Mileage97,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,811 miles
Since last MOT+554 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,257 miles
Since last MOT+20,402 miles
PASS
Mileage76,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage74,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage72,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage68,297 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SSZ
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 SSZ

What car is BN12 SSZ?

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

What is the mileage of BN12 SSZ?

The last recorded mileage for BN12 SSZ was 143,046 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN12 SSZ passed its MOT?

BN12 SSZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2024.

Is BN12 SSZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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