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PX12 VXU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 113,247 miles on the clock, averaging 5,867 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 PX12 VXU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,867

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,247 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,867
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PX12 VXU 49k65k81k97k113k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage109,736 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage106,275 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage102,827 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage99,124 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage94,380 miles
Since last MOT+9,993 miles
PASS
Mileage84,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage76,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage71,575 miles
Since last MOT+9,082 miles
PASS
Mileage62,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage55,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,963 miles
PASS
Mileage48,737 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 VXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About PX12 VXU

What car is PX12 VXU?

PX12 VXU is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2012.

What is the mileage of PX12 VXU?

The last recorded mileage for PX12 VXU was 113,247 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX12 VXU passed its MOT?

PX12 VXU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is PX12 VXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX12 VXU 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 PX12 VXU?

PX12 VXU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.