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DA12 KCV

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 70,297 miles on the clock, averaging 4,862 miles per year, well 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 KCV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
70,297
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
4,862

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,297 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,121
Average per year4,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA12 KCV 17k30k44k57k70k '15'26'20

Check DA12 KCV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,121 miles
PASS
Mileage64,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage58,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage53,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage46,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage42,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage40,882 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage37,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage31,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage26,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage22,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage17,218 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

RegistrationDA12 KCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 KCV

What car is DA12 KCV?

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

What is the mileage of DA12 KCV?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 KCV was 70,297 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 KCV passed its MOT?

DA12 KCV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2026.

Is DA12 KCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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