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MW61 VPM

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 116,815 miles on the clock, averaging 7,203 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 MW61 VPM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,203

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 reading116,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,203
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW61 VPM 37k57k77k97k117k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,815 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage115,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage112,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage110,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage106,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage104,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage101,027 miles
Since last MOT+15,413 miles
PASS
Mileage85,614 miles
Since last MOT+18,245 miles
PASS
Mileage67,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage59,535 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,534 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
PASS
Mileage50,912 miles
Since last MOT+13,944 miles
PASS
Mileage36,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,968 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 VPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About MW61 VPM

What car is MW61 VPM?

MW61 VPM is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MW61 VPM?

The last recorded mileage for MW61 VPM was 116,815 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW61 VPM passed its MOT?

MW61 VPM has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2026.

Is MW61 VPM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW61 VPM 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 MW61 VPM?

MW61 VPM is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.