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FY12 OBX

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 141,729 miles on the clock, averaging 11,101 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 FY12 OBX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,101

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,729 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,373
Average per year11,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY12 OBX 19k49k80k111k142k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,729 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage131,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,824 miles
PASS
Mileage121,532 miles
Since last MOT+10,508 miles
PASS
Mileage111,024 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage102,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage95,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage90,322 miles
Since last MOT+19,484 miles
PASS
Mileage70,838 miles
Since last MOT+16,631 miles
PASS
Mileage54,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,207 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage40,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,133 miles
PASS
Mileage28,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage18,720 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 OBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FY12 OBX

What car is FY12 OBX?

FY12 OBX is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FY12 OBX?

The last recorded mileage for FY12 OBX was 141,729 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY12 OBX passed its MOT?

FY12 OBX has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2026.

Is FY12 OBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY12 OBX 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 FY12 OBX?

FY12 OBX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.