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DG12 FRD

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 156,346 miles on the clock, averaging 9,310 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for DG12 FRD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,346
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
9,310

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,346 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,485
Average per year9,310
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG12 FRD 54k79k105k131k156k '15'26'21

Check DG12 FRD

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage150,861 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage145,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage138,409 miles
Since last MOT+7,993 miles
PASS
Mileage130,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage122,109 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,098 miles
Since last MOT+16,008 miles
PASS
Mileage106,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,090 miles
Since last MOT+13,863 miles
PASS
Mileage92,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,227 miles
Since last MOT+15,125 miles
PASS
Mileage77,102 miles
Since last MOT+12,496 miles
PASS
Mileage64,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,088 miles
PASS
Mileage53,518 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DG12 FRD

What car is DG12 FRD?

DG12 FRD is a black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DG12 FRD?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 FRD was 156,346 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 FRD passed its MOT?

DG12 FRD has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is DG12 FRD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG12 FRD 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 DG12 FRD?

DG12 FRD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.