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LT12 XEW

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 168,850 miles on the clock, averaging 13,235 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 LT12 XEW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
168,850
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
13,235

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 reading168,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year243
Average per year13,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT12 XEW 24k60k97k133k169k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,850 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,461 miles
PASS
Mileage161,146 miles
Since last MOT+10,480 miles
PASS
Mileage150,666 miles
Since last MOT+12,185 miles
PASS
Mileage138,481 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
PASS
Mileage129,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
PASS
Mileage121,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage114,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,406 miles
PASS
Mileage103,008 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,007 miles
Since last MOT+17,061 miles
PASS
Mileage85,946 miles
Since last MOT+19,782 miles
PASS
Mileage66,164 miles
Since last MOT+16,711 miles
PASS
Mileage49,453 miles
Since last MOT+25,215 miles
PASS
Mileage24,238 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 XEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About LT12 XEW

What car is LT12 XEW?

LT12 XEW is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2012.

What is the mileage of LT12 XEW?

The last recorded mileage for LT12 XEW was 168,850 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT12 XEW passed its MOT?

LT12 XEW has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2026.

Is LT12 XEW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT12 XEW 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 LT12 XEW?

LT12 XEW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.