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GV12 LBA

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 128,036 miles on the clock, averaging 7,229 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for GV12 LBA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
128,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,229

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year7,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV12 LBA 53k72k91k109k128k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,036 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage115,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,129 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage109,101 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage101,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage94,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage89,201 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage84,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,706 miles
Since last MOT+23,756 miles
PASS
Mileage60,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,018 miles
PASS
Mileage59,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage57,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage55,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage53,253 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GV12 LBA

What car is GV12 LBA?

GV12 LBA is a black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GV12 LBA?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 LBA was 128,036 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 LBA passed its MOT?

GV12 LBA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.

Is GV12 LBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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