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SW12 MLJ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 112,214 miles on the clock, averaging 5,638 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 SW12 MLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,214
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,638

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,214 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,280
Average per year5,638
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW12 MLJ 54k69k83k98k112k '15'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage106,934 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage103,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage97,894 miles
Since last MOT+5,451 miles
PASS
Mileage92,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage86,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage81,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage76,238 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage70,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage64,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage56,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage53,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,980 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 MLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SW12 MLJ

What car is SW12 MLJ?

SW12 MLJ is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2012.

What is the mileage of SW12 MLJ?

The last recorded mileage for SW12 MLJ was 112,214 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW12 MLJ passed its MOT?

SW12 MLJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is SW12 MLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW12 MLJ 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 SW12 MLJ?

SW12 MLJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.