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YR12 HRO

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 73,803 miles on the clock, averaging 4,744 miles per year, well 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 YR12 HRO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,744

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,307
Average per year4,744
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR12 HRO 22k35k48k61k74k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage70,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage66,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage62,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage59,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage55,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage49,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage43,840 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage38,248 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage27,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage22,373 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 HRO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About YR12 HRO

What car is YR12 HRO?

YR12 HRO is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2012.

What is the mileage of YR12 HRO?

The last recorded mileage for YR12 HRO was 73,803 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR12 HRO passed its MOT?

YR12 HRO has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is YR12 HRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR12 HRO 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 YR12 HRO?

YR12 HRO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.