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BN12 SVP

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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 162,461 miles on the clock, averaging 8,567 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 SVP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
162,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,567

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,461 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,567
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN12 SVP 67k91k115k139k162k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,461 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage154,617 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage147,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,506 miles
PASS
Mileage136,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,243 miles
PASS
Mileage125,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,857 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage117,940 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,804 miles
Since last MOT+12,987 miles
PASS
Mileage104,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage98,132 miles
Since last MOT+10,546 miles
PASS
Mileage87,586 miles
Since last MOT+11,917 miles
PASS
Mileage75,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,669 miles
Since last MOT+8,921 miles
PASS
Mileage66,748 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 SVP
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 SVP

What car is BN12 SVP?

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

What is the mileage of BN12 SVP?

The last recorded mileage for BN12 SVP was 162,461 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN12 SVP passed its MOT?

BN12 SVP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2026.

Is BN12 SVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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