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SY12 XED

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

White Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 131,116 miles on the clock, averaging 9,269 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for SY12 XED

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,269

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,116 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 XED 30k55k81k106k131k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage126,964 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage122,760 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage118,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage114,485 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage111,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,887 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage101,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage94,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage84,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,590 miles
Since last MOT+11,696 miles
PASS
Mileage72,894 miles
Since last MOT+17,017 miles
PASS
Mileage55,877 miles
Since last MOT+19,896 miles
PASS
Mileage35,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage29,939 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XED
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SY12 XED

What car is SY12 XED?

SY12 XED is an white Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2012.

What is the mileage of SY12 XED?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 XED was 131,116 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 XED passed its MOT?

SY12 XED has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is SY12 XED ULEZ compliant?

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

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