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AJ12 AEL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 152,030 miles on the clock, averaging 10,330 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 AJ12 AEL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,030
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,330

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,030 miles
Reading date
Miles last year135
Average per year10,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ12 AEL 41k68k96k124k152k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,030 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,895 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,596 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
PASS
Mileage143,260 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage136,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage129,640 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage123,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage117,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,021 miles
Since last MOT+11,004 miles
PASS
Mileage106,017 miles
Since last MOT+15,261 miles
PASS
Mileage90,756 miles
Since last MOT+15,610 miles
PASS
Mileage75,146 miles
Since last MOT+20,256 miles
PASS
Mileage54,890 miles
Since last MOT+14,297 miles
PASS
Mileage40,593 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

RegistrationAJ12 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About AJ12 AEL

What car is AJ12 AEL?

AJ12 AEL is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AJ12 AEL?

The last recorded mileage for AJ12 AEL was 152,030 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ12 AEL passed its MOT?

AJ12 AEL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2025.

Is AJ12 AEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ12 AEL 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 AJ12 AEL?

AJ12 AEL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.