Is the UK average (non-business) mileage still considered to be 10,000 miles per year?

A reputable Ford Used Car dealer claimed to me today that UK average mileage is now considered to be nearer 12,500 and even more with diesel cars (more mpg etc). Is there any truth in this - or is it merely traditional cars salesman horsesh*t?

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I was looking to buy a car a couple of months ago and went onto a website to view prices to see if it was a genuine price or a price to con me out of more money. On the website it stated the average milage to be 10,000 miles. But I suppose its down to the companies opinion.
no i beilieve the average mileage to be 12000miles a year
I agree with Pat 12,000, but really it shouldn't matter that much, condition and history of a car are more important than milage per se
I third the 12000
Stick to 10k or less if you want a better return on resale. And take that into consideration when buying a used car.
definatly is 12000 but up to 15000 if you can swindle a mobility car
12000. fact.

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