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CE12 UYC

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 228,088 miles on the clock, averaging 9,885 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 CE12 UYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
228,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,885

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 reading228,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year9,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE12 UYC 118k145k173k201k228k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,088 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage223,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,344 miles
PASS
Mileage217,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage212,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage205,762 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage197,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,946 miles
PASS
Mileage189,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,142 miles
PASS
Mileage179,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage172,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage167,332 miles
Since last MOT+10,798 miles
PASS
Mileage156,534 miles
Since last MOT+38,726 miles
PASS
Mileage117,808 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 UYC
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 UYC

What car is CE12 UYC?

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

What is the mileage of CE12 UYC?

The last recorded mileage for CE12 UYC was 228,088 miles, recorded on 14 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE12 UYC passed its MOT?

CE12 UYC has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2026.

Is CE12 UYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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