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OY12 XSP

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 119,178 miles on the clock, averaging 8,074 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 OY12 XSP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,074

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,163
Average per year8,074
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY12 XSP 29k52k74k97k119k '15'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,163 miles
PASS
Mileage114,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage109,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage105,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage99,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage94,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,623 miles
Since last MOT+14,159 miles
PASS
Mileage80,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,464 miles
Since last MOT+17,726 miles
PASS
Mileage62,738 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,737 miles
Since last MOT+14,372 miles
PASS
Mileage48,365 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage36,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage29,482 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,028 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

RegistrationOY12 XSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About OY12 XSP

What car is OY12 XSP?

OY12 XSP is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2012.

What is the mileage of OY12 XSP?

The last recorded mileage for OY12 XSP was 119,178 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY12 XSP passed its MOT?

OY12 XSP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2026.

Is OY12 XSP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY12 XSP 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 OY12 XSP?

OY12 XSP is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.