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GV12 OAU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 84,561 miles on the clock, averaging 5,910 miles per year, below 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 OAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,561
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,910

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 reading84,561 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,593
Average per year5,910
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV12 OAU 22k38k53k69k85k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
PASS
Mileage79,968 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage76,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage72,930 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage69,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage66,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,357 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage63,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,656 miles
PASS
Mileage60,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage55,071 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage46,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,463 miles
Since last MOT+12,319 miles
PASS
Mileage34,144 miles
Since last MOT+12,307 miles
PASS
Mileage21,837 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OAU
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 OAU

What car is GV12 OAU?

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

What is the mileage of GV12 OAU?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 OAU was 84,561 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 OAU passed its MOT?

GV12 OAU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.

Is GV12 OAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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