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GV12 UBL

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 105,000 miles on the clock, averaging 7,845 miles per year, around 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 UBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,845

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,134
Average per year7,845
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV12 UBL 25k45k65k85k105k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage98,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage89,316 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage79,891 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage72,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
PASS
Mileage66,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,053 miles
PASS
Mileage60,038 miles
Since last MOT+10,739 miles
PASS
Mileage49,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage40,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,970 miles
PASS
Mileage31,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,018 miles
PASS
Mileage24,843 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UBL
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 UBL

What car is GV12 UBL?

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

What is the mileage of GV12 UBL?

The last recorded mileage for GV12 UBL was 105,000 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV12 UBL passed its MOT?

GV12 UBL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.

Is GV12 UBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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