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YC12 BVW

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 156,272 miles on the clock, averaging 10,813 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 YC12 BVW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,813

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 reading156,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year10,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC12 BVW 37k67k97k127k156k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,272 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,266 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
PASS
Mileage147,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,923 miles
Since last MOT+13,253 miles
PASS
Mileage134,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,670 miles
Since last MOT+12,593 miles
PASS
Mileage122,077 miles
Since last MOT+16,103 miles
PASS
Mileage105,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage98,487 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage94,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,762 miles
PASS
Mileage84,449 miles
Since last MOT+17,592 miles
PASS
Mileage66,857 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage58,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage49,863 miles
Since last MOT+12,546 miles
PASS
Mileage37,317 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

RegistrationYC12 BVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About YC12 BVW

What car is YC12 BVW?

YC12 BVW is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2012.

What is the mileage of YC12 BVW?

The last recorded mileage for YC12 BVW was 156,272 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC12 BVW passed its MOT?

YC12 BVW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is YC12 BVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC12 BVW 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 YC12 BVW?

YC12 BVW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.