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AK12 YAW

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 157,278 miles on the clock, averaging 11,427 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 AK12 YAW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,427

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,278 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,222
Average per year11,427
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK12 YAW 36k67k97k127k157k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,222 miles
PASS
Mileage147,056 miles
Since last MOT+12,118 miles
PASS
Mileage134,938 miles
Since last MOT+17,553 miles
PASS
Mileage117,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,385 miles
Since last MOT+718 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,667 miles
Since last MOT+17,282 miles
PASS
Mileage99,385 miles
Since last MOT+10,821 miles
PASS
Mileage88,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,220 miles
PASS
Mileage79,344 miles
Since last MOT+10,417 miles
PASS
Mileage68,927 miles
Since last MOT+15,719 miles
PASS
Mileage53,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,835 miles
PASS
Mileage42,373 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage36,360 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

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

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About AK12 YAW

What car is AK12 YAW?

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

What is the mileage of AK12 YAW?

The last recorded mileage for AK12 YAW was 157,278 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK12 YAW passed its MOT?

AK12 YAW has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.

Is AK12 YAW ULEZ compliant?

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

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