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SD12 PDV

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 86,481 miles on the clock, averaging 5,439 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 SD12 PDV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,439

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 reading86,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,170
Average per year5,439
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD12 PDV 27k42k57k72k86k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage80,311 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage75,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage71,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage67,638 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage64,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage61,705 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage56,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage54,591 miles
Since last MOT+915 miles
PASS
Mileage53,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage46,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,226 miles
PASS
Mileage36,286 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage26,806 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 PDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SD12 PDV

What car is SD12 PDV?

SD12 PDV is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.

What is the mileage of SD12 PDV?

The last recorded mileage for SD12 PDV was 86,481 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD12 PDV passed its MOT?

SD12 PDV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2026.

Is SD12 PDV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD12 PDV 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 SD12 PDV?

SD12 PDV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.