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GV12 OWG

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 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 126,280 miles on the clock, averaging 9,022 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 OWG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,280
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,022

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 reading126,280 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,476
Average per year9,022
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV12 OWG 28k53k77k102k126k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,280 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage116,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage109,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage104,749 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage104,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage97,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,592 miles
Since last MOT+13,960 miles
PASS
Mileage83,632 miles
Since last MOT+16,353 miles
PASS
Mileage67,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage64,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,434 miles
PASS
Mileage54,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage46,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage42,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,964 miles
PASS
Mileage35,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage28,072 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OWG
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 OWG

What car is GV12 OWG?

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

What is the mileage of GV12 OWG?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 OWG was 126,280 miles, recorded on 12 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 OWG passed its MOT?

GV12 OWG has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 May 2026.

Is GV12 OWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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