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GV12 ECX

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 209,874 miles on the clock, averaging 17,008 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 GV12 ECX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
209,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
17,008

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 reading209,874 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,008
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV12 ECX 23k70k116k163k210k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage202,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage192,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,828 miles
Since last MOT+25,495 miles
PASS
Mileage167,333 miles
Since last MOT+15,191 miles
PASS
Mileage152,142 miles
Since last MOT+11,243 miles
PASS
Mileage140,899 miles
Since last MOT+15,948 miles
PASS
Mileage124,951 miles
Since last MOT+25,137 miles
PASS
Mileage99,814 miles
Since last MOT+21,937 miles
PASS
Mileage77,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,877 miles
Since last MOT+19,719 miles
PASS
Mileage58,158 miles
Since last MOT+21,481 miles
PASS
Mileage36,677 miles
Since last MOT+13,855 miles
PASS
Mileage22,822 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GV12 ECX

What car is GV12 ECX?

GV12 ECX is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GV12 ECX?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 ECX was 209,874 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 ECX passed its MOT?

GV12 ECX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2026.

Is GV12 ECX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV12 ECX 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 GV12 ECX?

GV12 ECX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.