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PN12 ABX

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 199,372 miles on the clock, averaging 10,323 miles per year, above 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 PN12 ABX

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,323

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,372 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PN12 ABX 92k119k146k173k199k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,371 miles
Since last MOT+10,381 miles
PASS
Mileage188,990 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage183,588 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage177,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,009 miles
PASS
Mileage167,133 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage160,926 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,924 miles
Since last MOT+9,451 miles
PASS
Mileage151,473 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage140,059 miles
Since last MOT+12,861 miles
PASS
Mileage127,198 miles
Since last MOT+13,937 miles
PASS
Mileage113,261 miles
Since last MOT+16,105 miles
PASS
Mileage97,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage91,952 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 ABX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codePN — Preston, Preston
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About PN12 ABX

What car is PN12 ABX?

PN12 ABX is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2012.

What is the mileage of PN12 ABX?

The last recorded mileage for PN12 ABX was 199,372 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN12 ABX passed its MOT?

PN12 ABX has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2025.

Is PN12 ABX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PN12 ABX 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 PN12 ABX?

PN12 ABX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.