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SM12 EOY

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 133,726 miles on the clock, averaging 12,540 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 SM12 EOY

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,540

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,072
Average per year12,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM12 EOY 25k52k80k107k134k '15'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,726 miles
Since last MOT+19,072 miles
PASS
Mileage114,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,654 miles
Since last MOT+27,556 miles
PASS
Mileage87,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage82,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,025 miles
PASS
Mileage79,347 miles
Since last MOT+11,265 miles
PASS
Mileage68,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage61,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,919 miles
Since last MOT+13,467 miles
PASS
Mileage48,452 miles
Since last MOT+14,293 miles
PASS
Mileage34,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage25,375 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EOY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SM12 EOY

What car is SM12 EOY?

SM12 EOY is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SM12 EOY?

The last recorded mileage for SM12 EOY was 133,726 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM12 EOY passed its MOT?

SM12 EOY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2024.

Is SM12 EOY ULEZ compliant?

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

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