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GY12 KPV

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 260,503 miles on the clock, averaging 15,825 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 GY12 KPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
260,503
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
15,825

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading260,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,050
Average per year15,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY12 KPV 95k136k178k219k261k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage260,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,050 miles
PASS
Mileage252,453 miles
Since last MOT+25,229 miles
PASS
Mileage227,224 miles
Since last MOT+26,713 miles
PASS
Mileage200,511 miles
Since last MOT+23,472 miles
PASS
Mileage177,039 miles
Since last MOT+24,542 miles
PASS
Mileage152,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,497 miles
Since last MOT+13,954 miles
PASS
Mileage138,543 miles
Since last MOT+12,419 miles
PASS
Mileage126,124 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage115,857 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
PASS
Mileage106,913 miles
Since last MOT+11,776 miles
PASS
Mileage95,137 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 KPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GY12 KPV

What car is GY12 KPV?

GY12 KPV is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GY12 KPV?

The last recorded mileage for GY12 KPV was 260,503 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY12 KPV passed its MOT?

GY12 KPV has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is GY12 KPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY12 KPV 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 GY12 KPV?

GY12 KPV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.