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HD12 BVL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 147,394 miles on the clock, averaging 7,188 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 HD12 BVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,188

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,394 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD12 BVL 75k93k111k129k147k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,394 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,393 miles
Since last MOT+527 miles
PASS
Mileage146,866 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage145,858 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage144,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,486 miles
PASS
Mileage135,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage129,030 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage122,547 miles
Since last MOT+11,374 miles
PASS
Mileage111,173 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,911 miles
PASS
Mileage100,255 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,251 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage90,708 miles
Since last MOT+16,037 miles
PASS
Mileage74,671 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 BVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About HD12 BVL

What car is HD12 BVL?

HD12 BVL is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2012.

What is the mileage of HD12 BVL?

The last recorded mileage for HD12 BVL was 147,394 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD12 BVL passed its MOT?

HD12 BVL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2025.

Is HD12 BVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD12 BVL 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 HD12 BVL?

HD12 BVL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.