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AL12 DTY

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 156,361 miles on the clock, averaging 12,889 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 AL12 DTY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2016
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,889

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year49
Average per year12,889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AL12 DTY 27k59k92k124k156k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,361 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,312 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage146,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,569 miles
Since last MOT+18,413 miles
PASS
Mileage128,156 miles
Since last MOT+17,105 miles
PASS
Mileage111,051 miles
Since last MOT+26,320 miles
PASS
Mileage84,731 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,703 miles
Since last MOT+15,994 miles
PASS
Mileage77,709 miles
Since last MOT+11,122 miles
PASS
Mileage66,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,587 miles
Since last MOT+22,168 miles
PASS
Mileage44,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage37,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage34,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,852 miles
PASS
Mileage27,001 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

RegistrationAL12 DTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAL — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About AL12 DTY

What car is AL12 DTY?

AL12 DTY is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AL12 DTY?

The last recorded mileage for AL12 DTY was 156,361 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AL12 DTY passed its MOT?

AL12 DTY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is AL12 DTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AL12 DTY 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 AL12 DTY?

AL12 DTY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.