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SB12 ECZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 166,786 miles on the clock, averaging 8,572 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 SB12 ECZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,572

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 reading166,786 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB12 ECZ 75k98k121k144k167k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,786 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage164,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,170 miles
PASS
Mileage162,287 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage160,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage156,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage153,203 miles
Since last MOT+13,904 miles
PASS
Mileage139,299 miles
Since last MOT+13,537 miles
PASS
Mileage125,762 miles
Since last MOT+13,822 miles
PASS
Mileage111,940 miles
Since last MOT+10,808 miles
PASS
Mileage101,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,132 miles
Since last MOT+25,734 miles
PASS
Mileage75,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,398 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

RegistrationSB12 ECZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SB12 ECZ

What car is SB12 ECZ?

SB12 ECZ is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.

What is the mileage of SB12 ECZ?

The last recorded mileage for SB12 ECZ was 166,786 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB12 ECZ passed its MOT?

SB12 ECZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is SB12 ECZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB12 ECZ 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 SB12 ECZ?

SB12 ECZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.