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DA12 YOK

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 146,380 miles on the clock, averaging 11,221 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 YOK

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,221

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,380 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,221
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA12 YOK 40k66k93k120k146k '15'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,380 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,376 miles
Since last MOT+12,870 miles
PASS
Mileage133,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage131,280 miles
Since last MOT+12,668 miles
PASS
Mileage118,612 miles
Since last MOT+10,143 miles
PASS
Mileage108,469 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,393 miles
Since last MOT+14,197 miles
PASS
Mileage94,196 miles
Since last MOT+14,484 miles
PASS
Mileage79,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage74,998 miles
Since last MOT+12,036 miles
PASS
Mileage62,962 miles
Since last MOT+11,039 miles
PASS
Mileage51,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage40,019 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,781 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YOK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
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 YOK

What car is DA12 YOK?

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

What is the mileage of DA12 YOK?

The last recorded mileage for DA12 YOK was 146,380 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA12 YOK passed its MOT?

DA12 YOK has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2024.

Is DA12 YOK ULEZ compliant?

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

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