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SY12 MPX

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Inverness, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 51,847 miles on the clock, averaging 1,674 miles per year, well 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 MPX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,847
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
1,674

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,194
Average per year1,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 MPX 34k38k43k47k52k '15'25'20

Check SY12 MPX

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,847 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage50,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,053 miles
PASS
Mileage49,600 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage48,505 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,503 miles
Since last MOT+891 miles
PASS
Mileage47,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,132 miles
PASS
Mileage46,480 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,325 miles
PASS
Mileage45,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage42,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage40,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage37,468 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage36,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,460 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage33,740 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY12 MPX

What car is SY12 MPX?

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

What is the mileage of SY12 MPX?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 MPX was 51,847 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 MPX passed its MOT?

SY12 MPX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is SY12 MPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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