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MW05 APR

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 118,370 miles on the clock, averaging 7,583 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 MW05 APR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,583

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,589
Average per year7,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW05 APR 34k55k76k97k118k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,370 miles
Since last MOT+8,589 miles
PASS
Mileage109,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,293 miles
PASS
Mileage106,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage101,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage95,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage91,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage83,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,596 miles
PASS
Mileage74,085 miles
Since last MOT+9,097 miles
PASS
Mileage64,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,988 miles
Since last MOT+9,690 miles
PASS
Mileage55,298 miles
Since last MOT+11,354 miles
PASS
Mileage43,944 miles
Since last MOT+9,954 miles
PASS
Mileage33,990 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,955 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

RegistrationMW05 APR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MW05 APR

What car is MW05 APR?

MW05 APR is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MW05 APR?

The last recorded mileage for MW05 APR was 118,370 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW05 APR passed its MOT?

MW05 APR has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2026.

Is MW05 APR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW05 APR 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 MW05 APR?

MW05 APR is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.