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CA12 NPV

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 121,261 miles on the clock, averaging 8,014 miles per year, around 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 NPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,014

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,338
Average per year8,014
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA12 NPV 40k60k81k101k121k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,338 miles
PASS
Mileage116,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage112,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage109,760 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage108,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
PASS
Mileage101,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,157 miles
PASS
Mileage89,579 miles
Since last MOT+12,504 miles
PASS
Mileage77,075 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,072 miles
Since last MOT+14,189 miles
PASS
Mileage62,883 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage53,213 miles
Since last MOT+13,318 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,895 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

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

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About CA12 NPV

What car is CA12 NPV?

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

What is the mileage of CA12 NPV?

The last recorded mileage for CA12 NPV was 121,261 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA12 NPV passed its MOT?

CA12 NPV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.

Is CA12 NPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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