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SL12 XMU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 145,610 miles on the clock, averaging 10,894 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 SL12 XMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,894

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,610 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,491
Average per year10,894
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL12 XMU 24k54k85k115k146k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage145,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,491 miles
PASS
Mileage134,119 miles
Since last MOT+541 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,578 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage127,025 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,148 miles
PASS
Mileage117,744 miles
Since last MOT+12,897 miles
PASS
Mileage104,847 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,339 miles
PASS
Mileage97,495 miles
Since last MOT+11,816 miles
PASS
Mileage85,679 miles
Since last MOT+16,478 miles
PASS
Mileage69,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,201 miles
Since last MOT+15,255 miles
PASS
Mileage53,946 miles
Since last MOT+16,038 miles
PASS
Mileage37,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,908 miles
Since last MOT+14,078 miles
PASS
Mileage23,830 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 XMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SL12 XMU

What car is SL12 XMU?

SL12 XMU is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SL12 XMU?

The last recorded mileage for SL12 XMU was 145,610 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL12 XMU passed its MOT?

SL12 XMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 1 Aug 2026.

Is SL12 XMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL12 XMU 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 SL12 XMU?

SL12 XMU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.