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MW12 VAV

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 123,553 miles on the clock, averaging 8,808 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 MW12 VAV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,808

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 reading123,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,617
Average per year8,808
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW12 VAV 27k51k75k99k124k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,617 miles
PASS
Mileage112,936 miles
Since last MOT+10,142 miles
PASS
Mileage102,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage98,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage92,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage86,846 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage78,689 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage72,002 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage59,941 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,482 miles
PASS
Mileage48,342 miles
Since last MOT+13,133 miles
PASS
Mileage35,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage26,671 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

RegistrationMW12 VAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About MW12 VAV

What car is MW12 VAV?

MW12 VAV is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MW12 VAV?

The last recorded mileage for MW12 VAV was 123,553 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW12 VAV passed its MOT?

MW12 VAV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.

Is MW12 VAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW12 VAV 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 MW12 VAV?

MW12 VAV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.