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BN12 UBX

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 177,878 miles on the clock, averaging 14,022 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 UBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,022

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,222
Average per year14,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN12 UBX 36k72k107k142k178k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
PASS
Mileage168,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
PASS
Mileage165,770 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage159,062 miles
Since last MOT+18,939 miles
PASS
Mileage140,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,123 miles
Since last MOT+18,533 miles
PASS
Mileage121,590 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,557 miles
Since last MOT+26,678 miles
PASS
Mileage94,879 miles
Since last MOT+21,637 miles
PASS
Mileage73,242 miles
Since last MOT+17,599 miles
PASS
Mileage55,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,659 miles
PASS
Mileage45,984 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage36,298 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 UBX
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 UBX

What car is BN12 UBX?

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

What is the mileage of BN12 UBX?

The last recorded mileage for BN12 UBX was 177,878 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN12 UBX passed its MOT?

BN12 UBX has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2025.

Is BN12 UBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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