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GV12 UBB

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 86,243 miles on the clock, averaging 7,097 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 UBB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,097

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 reading86,243 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,204
Average per year7,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV12 UBB 12k31k49k68k86k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,243 miles
Since last MOT+11,204 miles
PASS
Mileage75,039 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage69,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage61,208 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage52,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage48,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage47,040 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage37,979 miles
Since last MOT+15,157 miles
PASS
Mileage22,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage19,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage12,245 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UBB
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 UBB

What car is GV12 UBB?

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

What is the mileage of GV12 UBB?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 UBB was 86,243 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 UBB passed its MOT?

GV12 UBB has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Feb 2026.

Is GV12 UBB ULEZ compliant?

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

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