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BV12 NSO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 130,577 miles on the clock, averaging 5,391 miles per year, below 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 NSO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,577
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,391

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,577 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,391
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BV12 NSO 73k87k102k116k131k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,067 miles
PASS
Mileage123,510 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,050 miles
PASS
Mileage116,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage107,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage101,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage98,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage92,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage88,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage84,979 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage77,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage72,686 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BV12 NSO

What car is BV12 NSO?

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

What is the mileage of BV12 NSO?

The last recorded mileage for BV12 NSO was 130,577 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV12 NSO passed its MOT?

BV12 NSO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is BV12 NSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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