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HJ12 HWB

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 101,638 miles on the clock, averaging 6,908 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 HJ12 HWB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,638
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
6,908

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,638 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,023
Average per year6,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ12 HWB 28k46k65k83k102k '15'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage94,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage89,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage85,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage80,327 miles
Since last MOT+13,171 miles
PASS
Mileage67,156 miles
Since last MOT+13,351 miles
PASS
Mileage53,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,805 miles
PASS
Mileage51,000 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage43,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,356 miles
PASS
Mileage36,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage27,916 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HWB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About HJ12 HWB

What car is HJ12 HWB?

HJ12 HWB is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2012.

What is the mileage of HJ12 HWB?

The last recorded mileage for HJ12 HWB was 101,638 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ12 HWB passed its MOT?

HJ12 HWB has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is HJ12 HWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ12 HWB 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 HJ12 HWB?

HJ12 HWB is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.