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WR12 LXU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Bristol, West of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 127,302 miles on the clock, averaging 8,065 miles per year, around 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 WR12 LXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,065

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year635
Average per year8,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR12 LXU 46k66k86k107k127k '15'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,302 miles
Since last MOT+635 miles
PASS
Mileage126,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage122,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,403 miles
PASS
Mileage113,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,985 miles
PASS
Mileage103,505 miles
Since last MOT+12,237 miles
PASS
Mileage91,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage82,058 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,002 miles
Since last MOT+11,244 miles
PASS
Mileage70,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
PASS
Mileage61,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,512 miles
Since last MOT+15,928 miles
PASS
Mileage45,584 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

RegistrationWR12 LXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About WR12 LXU

What car is WR12 LXU?

WR12 LXU is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2012.

What is the mileage of WR12 LXU?

The last recorded mileage for WR12 LXU was 127,302 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR12 LXU passed its MOT?

WR12 LXU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2025.

Is WR12 LXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR12 LXU 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 WR12 LXU?

WR12 LXU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.