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PN12 XPU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 97,287 miles on the clock, averaging 6,960 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for PN12 XPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,287
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,960

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,287 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,406
Average per year6,960
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PN12 XPU 26k44k62k79k97k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage93,881 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage89,848 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage82,438 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,434 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage77,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
Mileage67,446 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage55,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage50,584 miles
Since last MOT+8,527 miles
PASS
Mileage42,057 miles
Since last MOT+16,077 miles
PASS
Mileage25,980 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 XPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codePN — Preston, Preston
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About PN12 XPU

What car is PN12 XPU?

PN12 XPU is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2012.

What is the mileage of PN12 XPU?

The last recorded mileage for PN12 XPU was 97,287 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN12 XPU passed its MOT?

PN12 XPU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2025.

Is PN12 XPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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