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PN12 SYS

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 105,027 miles on the clock, averaging 6,639 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 PN12 SYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,639

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 reading105,027 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,589
Average per year6,639
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PN12 SYS 44k59k75k90k105k '15'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage99,438 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
PASS
Mileage99,167 miles
Since last MOT+13,839 miles
PASS
Mileage85,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage79,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage71,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage63,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage55,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage50,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,600 miles
PASS
Mileage44,197 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PN12 SYS

What car is PN12 SYS?

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

What is the mileage of PN12 SYS?

The last recorded mileage for PN12 SYS was 105,027 miles, recorded on 1 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN12 SYS passed its MOT?

PN12 SYS has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 May 2024.

Is PN12 SYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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