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HJ12 VAF

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 182,156 miles on the clock, averaging 13,181 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 HJ12 VAF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
182,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,181

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,156 miles
Reading date
Miles last year34
Average per year13,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ12 VAF 37k73k109k146k182k '15'26'21

Check HJ12 VAF

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,156 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,122 miles
Since last MOT+9,988 miles
PASS
Mileage172,134 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage168,010 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage159,074 miles
Since last MOT+18,962 miles
PASS
Mileage140,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,401 miles
PASS
Mileage132,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage127,349 miles
Since last MOT+12,932 miles
PASS
Mileage114,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,417 miles
Since last MOT+23,128 miles
PASS
Mileage88,289 miles
Since last MOT+22,676 miles
PASS
Mileage65,613 miles
Since last MOT+13,069 miles
PASS
Mileage52,544 miles
Since last MOT+15,997 miles
PASS
Mileage36,547 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 VAF

What car is HJ12 VAF?

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

What is the mileage of HJ12 VAF?

The last recorded mileage for HJ12 VAF was 182,156 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ12 VAF passed its MOT?

HJ12 VAF has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is HJ12 VAF ULEZ compliant?

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

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