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DG12 JVD

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 78,502 miles on the clock, averaging 5,640 miles per year, below 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 JVD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,640

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,396
Average per year5,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG12 JVD 15k31k47k63k79k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage73,106 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage67,480 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
PASS
Mileage60,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage55,805 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage50,680 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage47,599 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage44,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage39,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage33,747 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
PASS
Mileage24,428 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage15,295 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
PASS
Mileage15,026 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 JVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 JVD

What car is DG12 JVD?

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

What is the mileage of DG12 JVD?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 JVD was 78,502 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 JVD passed its MOT?

DG12 JVD has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2026.

Is DG12 JVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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