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CA12 ELO

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 154,555 miles on the clock, averaging 12,175 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 CA12 ELO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
154,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,175

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 reading154,555 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year12,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA12 ELO 19k53k87k121k155k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,555 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,551 miles
Since last MOT+15,378 miles
PASS
Mileage139,173 miles
Since last MOT+14,582 miles
PASS
Mileage124,591 miles
Since last MOT+14,222 miles
PASS
Mileage110,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,369 miles
Since last MOT+12,489 miles
PASS
Mileage97,880 miles
Since last MOT+11,205 miles
PASS
Mileage86,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage76,302 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,300 miles
Since last MOT+13,501 miles
PASS
Mileage62,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,799 miles
Since last MOT+13,616 miles
PASS
Mileage49,183 miles
Since last MOT+14,497 miles
PASS
Mileage34,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,618 miles
PASS
Mileage22,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage18,764 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 ELO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About CA12 ELO

What car is CA12 ELO?

CA12 ELO is a white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2012.

What is the mileage of CA12 ELO?

The last recorded mileage for CA12 ELO was 154,555 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA12 ELO passed its MOT?

CA12 ELO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2026.

Is CA12 ELO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA12 ELO 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 CA12 ELO?

CA12 ELO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.