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HJ12 SJU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 140,306 miles on the clock, averaging 7,697 miles per year, around 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 SJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,697

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year7,697
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ12 SJU 59k79k99k120k140k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,306 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,295 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage139,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage136,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage132,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage129,361 miles
Since last MOT+13,341 miles
PASS
Mileage116,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage106,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,426 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage98,895 miles
Since last MOT+328 miles
PASS
Mileage98,567 miles
Since last MOT+19,712 miles
PASS
Mileage78,855 miles
Since last MOT+20,290 miles
PASS
Mileage58,565 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

RegistrationHJ12 SJU
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 SJU

What car is HJ12 SJU?

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

What is the mileage of HJ12 SJU?

The last recorded mileage for HJ12 SJU was 140,306 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ12 SJU passed its MOT?

HJ12 SJU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is HJ12 SJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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