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YR12 NZU

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 136,216 miles on the clock, averaging 7,863 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 YR12 NZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,216
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
7,863

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,949
Average per year7,863
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR12 NZU 64k82k100k118k136k '15'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,216 miles
Since last MOT+11,949 miles
PASS
Mileage124,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,147 miles
PASS
Mileage123,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage116,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage113,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
PASS
Mileage107,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,510 miles
PASS
Mileage103,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage95,511 miles
Since last MOT+15,734 miles
PASS
Mileage79,777 miles
Since last MOT+16,116 miles
PASS
Mileage63,661 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

RegistrationYR12 NZU
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 NZU

What car is YR12 NZU?

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

What is the mileage of YR12 NZU?

The last recorded mileage for YR12 NZU was 136,216 miles, recorded on 31 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR12 NZU passed its MOT?

YR12 NZU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2024.

Is YR12 NZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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