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SM61 YYU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 155,155 miles on the clock, averaging 10,580 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 SM61 YYU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
155,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,580

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year203
Average per year10,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM61 YYU 37k67k96k126k155k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,155 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,952 miles
Since last MOT+15,705 miles
PASS
Mileage139,247 miles
Since last MOT+13,927 miles
PASS
Mileage125,320 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage115,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage111,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage105,847 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage99,395 miles
Since last MOT+9,845 miles
PASS
Mileage89,550 miles
Since last MOT+11,922 miles
PASS
Mileage77,628 miles
Since last MOT+13,659 miles
PASS
Mileage63,969 miles
Since last MOT+13,080 miles
PASS
Mileage50,889 miles
Since last MOT+13,395 miles
PASS
Mileage37,494 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SM61 YYU

What car is SM61 YYU?

SM61 YYU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SM61 YYU?

The last recorded mileage for SM61 YYU was 155,155 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM61 YYU passed its MOT?

SM61 YYU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is SM61 YYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM61 YYU 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 SM61 YYU?

SM61 YYU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.