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SY12 MPU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 94,242 miles on the clock, averaging 6,473 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 SY12 MPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,242
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
6,473

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 reading94,242 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,953
Average per year6,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 MPU 26k43k60k77k94k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,953 miles
PASS
Mileage86,289 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage76,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage67,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,580 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage61,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage58,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage55,219 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage51,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage42,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage35,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage29,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,322 miles
PASS
Mileage26,065 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SY12 MPU

What car is SY12 MPU?

SY12 MPU is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2012.

What is the mileage of SY12 MPU?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 MPU was 94,242 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 MPU passed its MOT?

SY12 MPU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is SY12 MPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY12 MPU 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 SY12 MPU?

SY12 MPU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.