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DA12 RGU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 120,840 miles on the clock, averaging 5,833 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for DA12 RGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,833

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,559
Average per year5,833
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA12 RGU 61k76k91k106k121k '15'25'20

Check DA12 RGU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage118,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,281 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
PASS
Mileage118,156 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,154 miles
Since last MOT+12,906 miles
PASS
Mileage105,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,248 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
PASS
Mileage95,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage92,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage87,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage82,627 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage76,511 miles
Since last MOT+15,718 miles
PASS
Mileage60,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 RGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DA12 RGU

What car is DA12 RGU?

DA12 RGU is a black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DA12 RGU?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 RGU was 120,840 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 RGU passed its MOT?

DA12 RGU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is DA12 RGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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