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KN12 OLU

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 137,249 miles on the clock, averaging 10,466 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 KN12 OLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,466

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,682
Average per year10,466
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KN12 OLU 29k56k83k110k137k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage127,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,567 miles
Since last MOT+10,609 miles
PASS
Mileage116,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,880 miles
PASS
Mileage106,078 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
PASS
Mileage93,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage84,887 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage76,694 miles
Since last MOT+12,251 miles
PASS
Mileage64,443 miles
Since last MOT+15,920 miles
PASS
Mileage48,523 miles
Since last MOT+10,432 miles
PASS
Mileage38,091 miles
PASS
Mileage49,374 miles
Since last MOT+20,518 miles
PASS
Mileage28,856 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 OLU
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 OLU

What car is KN12 OLU?

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

What is the mileage of KN12 OLU?

The last recorded mileage for KN12 OLU was 137,249 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN12 OLU passed its MOT?

KN12 OLU has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is KN12 OLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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