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DG12 GZJ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 172,082 miles on the clock, averaging 12,537 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for DG12 GZJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,537

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 reading172,082 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,275
Average per year12,537
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG12 GZJ 38k71k105k139k172k '15'25'20

Check DG12 GZJ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,082 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage163,807 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,806 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage153,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage146,197 miles
Since last MOT+10,745 miles
PASS
Mileage135,452 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,450 miles
Since last MOT+10,543 miles
PASS
Mileage124,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,907 miles
Since last MOT+17,353 miles
PASS
Mileage107,554 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,503 miles
Since last MOT+15,937 miles
PASS
Mileage91,566 miles
Since last MOT+13,753 miles
PASS
Mileage77,813 miles
Since last MOT+15,887 miles
PASS
Mileage61,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,926 miles
Since last MOT+24,157 miles
PASS
Mileage37,769 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 GZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
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 GZJ

What car is DG12 GZJ?

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

What is the mileage of DG12 GZJ?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 GZJ was 172,082 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 GZJ passed its MOT?

DG12 GZJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is DG12 GZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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