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CE12 LJC

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 153,819 miles on the clock, averaging 8,469 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 CE12 LJC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,819
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,469

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,819 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,856
Average per year8,469
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE12 LJC 59k83k106k130k154k '15'26'20

Check CE12 LJC

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,819 miles
Since last MOT+10,856 miles
PASS
Mileage142,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage136,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
PASS
Mileage129,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage122,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage115,656 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage109,681 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage101,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,309 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage93,100 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage85,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,363 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage76,835 miles
Since last MOT+18,101 miles
PASS
Mileage58,734 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

RegistrationCE12 LJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About CE12 LJC

What car is CE12 LJC?

CE12 LJC is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2012.

What is the mileage of CE12 LJC?

The last recorded mileage for CE12 LJC was 153,819 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE12 LJC passed its MOT?

CE12 LJC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.

Is CE12 LJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE12 LJC 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 CE12 LJC?

CE12 LJC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.