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GV12 GYC

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 140,685 miles on the clock, averaging 9,907 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 GYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,685
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
9,907

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,685 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV12 GYC 32k59k86k114k141k '15'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage138,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
PASS
Mileage129,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage121,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage113,989 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage106,718 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage101,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage94,915 miles
Since last MOT+10,651 miles
PASS
Mileage84,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,264 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage81,177 miles
Since last MOT+21,177 miles
PASS
Mileage60,000 miles
Since last MOT+27,891 miles
PASS
Mileage32,109 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
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 GYC

What car is GV12 GYC?

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

What is the mileage of GV12 GYC?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 GYC was 140,685 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 GYC passed its MOT?

GV12 GYC has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is GV12 GYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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