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DG12 HCJ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 136,711 miles on the clock, averaging 8,785 miles per year, around 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 DG12 HCJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,785

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,711 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,166
Average per year8,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG12 HCJ 39k63k88k112k137k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,711 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage134,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage131,212 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage128,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage124,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage117,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage112,857 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,856 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage101,949 miles
Since last MOT+11,350 miles
PASS
Mileage90,599 miles
Since last MOT+13,566 miles
PASS
Mileage77,033 miles
Since last MOT+17,174 miles
PASS
Mileage59,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,859 miles
Since last MOT+21,111 miles
PASS
Mileage38,748 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DG12 HCJ

What car is DG12 HCJ?

DG12 HCJ is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DG12 HCJ?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 HCJ was 136,711 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 HCJ passed its MOT?

DG12 HCJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is DG12 HCJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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