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DA12 GUX

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 136,836 miles on the clock, averaging 7,126 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 DA12 GUX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,126

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,836 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA12 GUX 61k80k99k118k137k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,836 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage133,455 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage130,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,138 miles
PASS
Mileage126,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage122,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage118,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage110,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage103,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage97,584 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,571 miles
Since last MOT+9,530 miles
PASS
Mileage88,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,041 miles
Since last MOT+26,754 miles
PASS
Mileage61,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,287 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 GUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DA12 GUX

What car is DA12 GUX?

DA12 GUX is a white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DA12 GUX?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 GUX was 136,836 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 GUX passed its MOT?

DA12 GUX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is DA12 GUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA12 GUX 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 DA12 GUX?

DA12 GUX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.