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DA12 UGK

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 121,406 miles on the clock, averaging 9,366 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 DA12 UGK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,366

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 reading121,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,674
Average per year9,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA12 UGK 22k47k72k97k121k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,406 miles
Since last MOT+15,674 miles
PASS
Mileage105,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,732 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage95,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,402 miles
Since last MOT+16,143 miles
PASS
Mileage79,259 miles
Since last MOT+21,845 miles
PASS
Mileage57,414 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage52,660 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,658 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage46,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage41,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage35,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage29,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage22,061 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 UGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 UGK

What car is DA12 UGK?

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

What is the mileage of DA12 UGK?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 UGK was 121,406 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 UGK passed its MOT?

DA12 UGK has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is DA12 UGK ULEZ compliant?

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

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