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GU12 YLD

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 110,066 miles on the clock, averaging 6,820 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for GU12 YLD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
110,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,820

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 reading110,066 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,820
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU12 YLD 35k54k73k91k110k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,066 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage106,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage103,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,108 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage100,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage94,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage86,713 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,712 miles
Since last MOT+13,762 miles
PASS
Mileage72,950 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,942 miles
Since last MOT+10,665 miles
PASS
Mileage62,277 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,273 miles
Since last MOT+8,732 miles
PASS
Mileage53,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage45,144 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
PASS
Mileage35,111 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GU12 YLD

What car is GU12 YLD?

GU12 YLD is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GU12 YLD?

The last recorded mileage for GU12 YLD was 110,066 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU12 YLD passed its MOT?

GU12 YLD has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is GU12 YLD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU12 YLD 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 GU12 YLD?

GU12 YLD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.