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NJ12 HCA

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 101,071 miles on the clock, averaging 7,083 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 NJ12 HCA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,071
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2015
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,083

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,071 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ12 HCA 22k42k62k81k101k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,071 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,070 miles
Since last MOT+9,954 miles
PASS
Mileage91,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,581 miles
PASS
Mileage89,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,535 miles
Since last MOT+12,842 miles
PASS
Mileage76,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,693 miles
Since last MOT+11,186 miles
PASS
Mileage65,507 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,171 miles
PASS
Mileage53,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,193 miles
PASS
Mileage52,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,097 miles
PASS
Mileage45,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage39,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage35,797 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage30,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage27,846 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
PASS
Mileage27,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage22,011 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 HCA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About NJ12 HCA

What car is NJ12 HCA?

NJ12 HCA is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2012.

What is the mileage of NJ12 HCA?

The last recorded mileage for NJ12 HCA was 101,071 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ12 HCA passed its MOT?

NJ12 HCA has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2026.

Is NJ12 HCA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ12 HCA 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 NJ12 HCA?

NJ12 HCA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.