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SY12 YJA

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 124,105 miles on the clock, averaging 9,622 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 SY12 YJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,105
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,622

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,105 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,104
Average per year9,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 YJA 23k48k74k99k124k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage118,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,375 miles
PASS
Mileage107,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage101,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage96,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage92,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,087 miles
PASS
Mileage83,025 miles
Since last MOT+14,750 miles
PASS
Mileage68,275 miles
Since last MOT+12,570 miles
PASS
Mileage55,705 miles
Since last MOT+12,391 miles
PASS
Mileage43,314 miles
Since last MOT+20,041 miles
PASS
Mileage23,273 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY12 YJA

What car is SY12 YJA?

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

What is the mileage of SY12 YJA?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 YJA was 124,105 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 YJA passed its MOT?

SY12 YJA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Dec 2025.

Is SY12 YJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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