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HE09 LEY

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 99,477 miles on the clock, averaging 6,569 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 HE09 LEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,477
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
6,569

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 reading99,477 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,569
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HE09 LEY 33k50k66k83k99k '15'25'21

Check HE09 LEY

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,994 miles
PASS
Mileage92,483 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage87,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage81,826 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
Mileage78,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage72,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage64,779 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage56,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,914 miles
PASS
Mileage48,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage40,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,949 miles
PASS
Mileage33,393 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE09 LEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeHE — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About HE09 LEY

What car is HE09 LEY?

HE09 LEY is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2012.

What is the mileage of HE09 LEY?

The last recorded mileage for HE09 LEY was 99,477 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HE09 LEY passed its MOT?

HE09 LEY has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is HE09 LEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HE09 LEY 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 HE09 LEY?

HE09 LEY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.