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SP12 OBO

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Dundee, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 159,118 miles on the clock, averaging 9,588 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 SP12 OBO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2015
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,588

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year241
Average per year9,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP12 OBO 57k82k108k134k159k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,118 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,877 miles
Since last MOT+13,196 miles
PASS
Mileage145,681 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,402 miles
Since last MOT+12,357 miles
PASS
Mileage133,045 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage122,277 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage114,471 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,541 miles
PASS
Mileage103,815 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,809 miles
Since last MOT+12,317 miles
PASS
Mileage91,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage84,570 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage79,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage71,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,955 miles
Since last MOT+15,218 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,737 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SP12 OBO

What car is SP12 OBO?

SP12 OBO is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Dundee in 2012.

What is the mileage of SP12 OBO?

The last recorded mileage for SP12 OBO was 159,118 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP12 OBO passed its MOT?

SP12 OBO has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.

Is SP12 OBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP12 OBO 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 SP12 OBO?

SP12 OBO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.