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SY12 URF

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 108,072 miles on the clock, averaging 7,218 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 URF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
108,072
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,218

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,072 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 URF 27k47k68k88k108k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage101,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,746 miles
Since last MOT+8,362 miles
PASS
Mileage93,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage85,872 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
PASS
Mileage85,789 miles
Since last MOT+14,143 miles
PASS
Mileage71,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,646 miles
Since last MOT+17,507 miles
PASS
Mileage54,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage50,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage43,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage36,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,148 miles
PASS
Mileage33,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage27,167 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY12 URF

What car is SY12 URF?

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

What is the mileage of SY12 URF?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 URF was 108,072 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 URF passed its MOT?

SY12 URF has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is SY12 URF ULEZ compliant?

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

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