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MT12 VSJ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 99,838 miles on the clock, averaging 5,052 miles per year, below 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 MT12 VSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2015
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,052

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,838 miles
Reading date
Miles last year39
Average per year5,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT12 VSJ 76k82k88k94k100k '15'20'19

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,838 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage93,551 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,685 miles
PASS
Mileage84,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage78,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage76,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,169 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

RegistrationMT12 VSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About MT12 VSJ

What car is MT12 VSJ?

MT12 VSJ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MT12 VSJ?

The last recorded mileage for MT12 VSJ was 99,838 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT12 VSJ passed its MOT?

MT12 VSJ has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2020.

Is MT12 VSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT12 VSJ 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 MT12 VSJ?

MT12 VSJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.