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AK12 NPG

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 72,852 miles on the clock, averaging 5,591 miles per year, 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 AK12 NPG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,591

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,469
Average per year5,591
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK12 NPG 13k28k43k58k73k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage67,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage61,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage53,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage47,963 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage43,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage36,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,774 miles
PASS
Mileage26,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage24,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage20,634 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage17,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage13,362 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NPG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About AK12 NPG

What car is AK12 NPG?

AK12 NPG is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AK12 NPG?

The last recorded mileage for AK12 NPG was 72,852 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK12 NPG passed its MOT?

AK12 NPG has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.

Is AK12 NPG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK12 NPG 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 AK12 NPG?

AK12 NPG is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.