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CK12 BUW

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 160,238 miles on the clock, averaging 10,569 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 CK12 BUW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,569

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 reading160,238 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,902
Average per year10,569
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CK12 BUW 47k75k104k132k160k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,238 miles
Since last MOT+9,902 miles
PASS
Mileage150,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage144,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,559 miles
Since last MOT+11,513 miles
PASS
Mileage133,046 miles
Since last MOT+12,058 miles
PASS
Mileage120,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,988 miles
Since last MOT+12,886 miles
PASS
Mileage108,102 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,053 miles
Since last MOT+15,370 miles
PASS
Mileage92,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,683 miles
Since last MOT+16,369 miles
PASS
Mileage76,314 miles
Since last MOT+14,715 miles
PASS
Mileage61,599 miles
Since last MOT+46,741 miles
PASS
Mileage14,858 miles
PASS
Mileage47,237 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 BUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About CK12 BUW

What car is CK12 BUW?

CK12 BUW is a white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2012.

What is the mileage of CK12 BUW?

The last recorded mileage for CK12 BUW was 160,238 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK12 BUW passed its MOT?

CK12 BUW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.

Is CK12 BUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK12 BUW 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 CK12 BUW?

CK12 BUW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.