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NL62 OPA

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 74,107 miles on the clock, averaging 5,688 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 NL62 OPA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,107
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,688

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 reading74,107 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,589
Average per year5,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL62 OPA 16k31k45k60k74k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage69,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,175 miles
PASS
Mileage61,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage57,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage53,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage51,714 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage48,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage40,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage33,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage25,932 miles
Since last MOT+9,618 miles
PASS
Mileage16,314 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 OPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About NL62 OPA

What car is NL62 OPA?

NL62 OPA is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2012.

What is the mileage of NL62 OPA?

The last recorded mileage for NL62 OPA was 74,107 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL62 OPA passed its MOT?

NL62 OPA has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is NL62 OPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL62 OPA 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 NL62 OPA?

NL62 OPA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.