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BP12 EAO

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 196,642 miles on the clock, averaging 11,894 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 BP12 EAO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
196,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,894

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 reading196,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,824
Average per year11,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP12 EAO 66k99k131k164k197k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,642 miles
Since last MOT+11,824 miles
PASS
Mileage184,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,731 miles
PASS
Mileage173,087 miles
Since last MOT+12,423 miles
PASS
Mileage160,664 miles
Since last MOT+13,627 miles
PASS
Mileage147,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,037 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
PASS
Mileage137,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage135,755 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage128,678 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,350 miles
PASS
Mileage118,326 miles
Since last MOT+11,657 miles
PASS
Mileage106,669 miles
Since last MOT+31,883 miles
PASS
Mileage74,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage66,031 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 EAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BP12 EAO

What car is BP12 EAO?

BP12 EAO is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BP12 EAO?

The last recorded mileage for BP12 EAO was 196,642 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP12 EAO passed its MOT?

BP12 EAO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2026.

Is BP12 EAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP12 EAO 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 BP12 EAO?

BP12 EAO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.