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SM12 FOH

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 65,421 miles on the clock, averaging 5,775 miles per year, 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 SM12 FOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,775

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading65,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM12 FOH 21k32k43k54k65k '15'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,421 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage59,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage55,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,317 miles
PASS
Mileage54,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage49,598 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,596 miles
Since last MOT+9,270 miles
PASS
Mileage40,326 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,316 miles
Since last MOT+13,213 miles
PASS
Mileage27,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage20,564 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM12 FOH

What car is SM12 FOH?

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

What is the mileage of SM12 FOH?

The last recorded mileage for SM12 FOH was 65,421 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM12 FOH passed its MOT?

SM12 FOH has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2023.

Is SM12 FOH ULEZ compliant?

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

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