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SH12 XUL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 159,498 miles on the clock, averaging 11,351 miles per year, above 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 XUL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,498
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
11,351

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,549
Average per year11,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH12 XUL 34k65k97k128k159k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,498 miles
Since last MOT+13,549 miles
PASS
Mileage145,949 miles
Since last MOT+12,160 miles
PASS
Mileage133,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,033 miles
PASS
Mileage131,756 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage125,814 miles
Since last MOT+16,963 miles
PASS
Mileage108,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage104,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,914 miles
Since last MOT+17,353 miles
PASS
Mileage87,561 miles
Since last MOT+16,411 miles
PASS
Mileage71,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,150 miles
Since last MOT+16,618 miles
PASS
Mileage54,532 miles
Since last MOT+12,904 miles
PASS
Mileage41,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage33,755 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH12 XUL

What car is SH12 XUL?

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

What is the mileage of SH12 XUL?

The last recorded mileage for SH12 XUL was 159,498 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH12 XUL passed its MOT?

SH12 XUL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2026.

Is SH12 XUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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