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KN12 BSY

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 167,593 miles on the clock, averaging 7,978 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 KN12 BSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,978

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,183
Average per year7,978
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN12 BSY 87k107k127k147k168k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,593 miles
Since last MOT+1,183 miles
PASS
Mileage166,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage163,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage156,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage148,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage143,424 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage136,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage127,689 miles
Since last MOT+11,770 miles
PASS
Mileage115,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,919 miles
Since last MOT+12,615 miles
PASS
Mileage103,304 miles
Since last MOT+16,458 miles
PASS
Mileage86,846 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 BSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About KN12 BSY

What car is KN12 BSY?

KN12 BSY is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2012.

What is the mileage of KN12 BSY?

The last recorded mileage for KN12 BSY was 167,593 miles, recorded on 7 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN12 BSY passed its MOT?

KN12 BSY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2025.

Is KN12 BSY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN12 BSY 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 KN12 BSY?

KN12 BSY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.