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DA05 SJA

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 146,033 miles on the clock, averaging 7,256 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 DA05 SJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
146,033
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
7,256

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,397
Average per year7,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA05 SJA 73k91k109k128k146k '15'25'20

Check DA05 SJA

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,033 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
PASS
Mileage136,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage132,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage129,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage126,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage123,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage120,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage117,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage113,758 miles
Since last MOT+14,498 miles
PASS
Mileage99,260 miles
Since last MOT+26,374 miles
PASS
Mileage72,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,886 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 SJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DA05 SJA

What car is DA05 SJA?

DA05 SJA is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DA05 SJA?

The last recorded mileage for DA05 SJA was 146,033 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA05 SJA passed its MOT?

DA05 SJA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Oct 2025.

Is DA05 SJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA05 SJA 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 DA05 SJA?

DA05 SJA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.