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GY12 UOL

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 169,713 miles on the clock, averaging 13,473 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 UOL

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,473

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 reading169,713 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,211
Average per year13,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY12 UOL 74k98k122k146k170k '15'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,713 miles
Since last MOT+15,211 miles
PASS
Mileage154,502 miles
Since last MOT+16,638 miles
PASS
Mileage137,864 miles
Since last MOT+25,048 miles
PASS
Mileage112,816 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage102,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,451 miles
PASS
Mileage96,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage89,809 miles
Since last MOT+15,917 miles
PASS
Mileage73,892 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,882 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UOL
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 UOL

What car is GY12 UOL?

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

What is the mileage of GY12 UOL?

The last recorded mileage for GY12 UOL was 169,713 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY12 UOL passed its MOT?

GY12 UOL has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2022.

Is GY12 UOL ULEZ compliant?

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

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