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SM12 EOP

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 114,406 miles on the clock, averaging 8,207 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for SM12 EOP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,406
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
8,207

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year66
Average per year8,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM12 EOP 28k49k71k93k114k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,406 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
Mileage111,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage109,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage105,940 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage102,151 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage99,679 miles
Since last MOT+332 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,347 miles
Since last MOT+15,993 miles
PASS
Mileage83,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,354 miles
Since last MOT+9,493 miles
PASS
Mileage73,861 miles
Since last MOT+27,281 miles
PASS
Mileage46,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage42,773 miles
Since last MOT+12,342 miles
PASS
Mileage30,431 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage27,587 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EOP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SM12 EOP

What car is SM12 EOP?

SM12 EOP is an red Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SM12 EOP?

The last recorded mileage for SM12 EOP was 114,406 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM12 EOP passed its MOT?

SM12 EOP has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.

Is SM12 EOP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM12 EOP 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 SM12 EOP?

SM12 EOP is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.