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PA12 RUN

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 102,441 miles on the clock, averaging 8,191 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 PA12 RUN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,191

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,399
Average per year8,191
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA12 RUN 11k34k57k79k102k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,441 miles
Since last MOT+17,399 miles
PASS
Mileage85,042 miles
Since last MOT+13,356 miles
PASS
Mileage71,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,151 miles
PASS
Mileage63,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,535 miles
Since last MOT+11,255 miles
PASS
Mileage52,280 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
PASS
Mileage41,738 miles
Since last MOT+8,401 miles
PASS
Mileage33,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,702 miles
PASS
Mileage23,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage17,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage14,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,052 miles
PASS
Mileage12,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage10,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,637 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

RegistrationPA12 RUN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About PA12 RUN

What car is PA12 RUN?

PA12 RUN is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2012.

What is the mileage of PA12 RUN?

The last recorded mileage for PA12 RUN was 102,441 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA12 RUN passed its MOT?

PA12 RUN has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is PA12 RUN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA12 RUN 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 PA12 RUN?

PA12 RUN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.