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BN12 VEW

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 171,694 miles on the clock, averaging 11,645 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 VEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,694
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2014
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,645

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 reading171,694 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year11,645
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN12 VEW 45k76k108k140k172k '14'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,694 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage167,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,123 miles
Since last MOT+13,352 miles
PASS
Mileage153,771 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,059 miles
PASS
Mileage151,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,709 miles
Since last MOT+27,194 miles
PASS
Mileage124,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,515 miles
Since last MOT+25,843 miles
PASS
Mileage98,672 miles
Since last MOT+13,201 miles
PASS
Mileage85,471 miles
Since last MOT+14,501 miles
PASS
Mileage70,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,970 miles
Since last MOT+13,960 miles
PASS
Mileage57,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage50,902 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage44,671 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VEW
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 VEW

What car is BN12 VEW?

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

What is the mileage of BN12 VEW?

The last recorded mileage for BN12 VEW was 171,694 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN12 VEW passed its MOT?

BN12 VEW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.

Is BN12 VEW ULEZ compliant?

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

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