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SH12 BPY

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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 182,453 miles on the clock, averaging 4,438 miles per year, well 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 SH12 BPY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
182,453
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
4,438

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

Low mileage
Latest reading182,453 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,438
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH12 BPY 133k146k158k170k182k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,996 miles
PASS
Mileage176,457 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage172,085 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage165,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage159,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage155,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,208 miles
PASS
Mileage152,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage145,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage141,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,760 miles
PASS
Mileage138,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage136,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage133,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,438 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SH12 BPY

What car is SH12 BPY?

SH12 BPY is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.

What is the mileage of SH12 BPY?

The last recorded mileage for SH12 BPY was 182,453 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH12 BPY passed its MOT?

SH12 BPY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is SH12 BPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH12 BPY 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 SH12 BPY?

SH12 BPY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.