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SW12 NTL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 129,815 miles on the clock, averaging 10,790 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 SW12 NTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,790

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 reading129,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,584
Average per year10,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW12 NTL 54k73k92k111k130k '15'22'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,815 miles
Since last MOT+14,584 miles
PASS
Mileage115,231 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage113,796 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,795 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,770 miles
Since last MOT+13,862 miles
PASS
Mileage99,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,908 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage90,311 miles
Since last MOT+19,266 miles
PASS
Mileage71,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,045 miles
Since last MOT+17,206 miles
PASS
Mileage53,839 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SW12 NTL

What car is SW12 NTL?

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

What is the mileage of SW12 NTL?

The last recorded mileage for SW12 NTL was 129,815 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW12 NTL passed its MOT?

SW12 NTL has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2022.

Is SW12 NTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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