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CE62 VPL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 98,830 miles on the clock, averaging 6,782 miles per year, below 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 CE62 VPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,782

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,830 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,940
Average per year6,782
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE62 VPL 31k48k65k82k99k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage93,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage88,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage82,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage76,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage68,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,485 miles
PASS
Mileage62,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage55,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage47,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage39,783 miles
Since last MOT+9,063 miles
PASS
Mileage30,720 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 VPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About CE62 VPL

What car is CE62 VPL?

CE62 VPL is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2012.

What is the mileage of CE62 VPL?

The last recorded mileage for CE62 VPL was 98,830 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE62 VPL passed its MOT?

CE62 VPL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.

Is CE62 VPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE62 VPL 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 CE62 VPL?

CE62 VPL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.