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BV12 NLC

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 151,184 miles on the clock, averaging 9,737 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 BV12 NLC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,184
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
9,737

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 reading151,184 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,038
Average per year9,737
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BV12 NLC 49k74k100k126k151k '15'25'20

Check BV12 NLC

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,184 miles
Since last MOT+12,038 miles
PASS
Mileage139,146 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage127,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,749 miles
PASS
Mileage114,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,951 miles
Since last MOT+12,129 miles
PASS
Mileage102,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage97,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,521 miles
PASS
Mileage88,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,162 miles
Since last MOT+11,126 miles
PASS
Mileage77,036 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage70,556 miles
Since last MOT+11,723 miles
PASS
Mileage58,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,303 miles
PASS
Mileage48,530 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BV12 NLC

What car is BV12 NLC?

BV12 NLC is a white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BV12 NLC?

The last recorded mileage for BV12 NLC was 151,184 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV12 NLC passed its MOT?

BV12 NLC has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is BV12 NLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV12 NLC 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 BV12 NLC?

BV12 NLC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.