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DG12 UAS

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 86,701 miles on the clock, averaging 6,649 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 UAS

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,649

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 reading86,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,478
Average per year6,649
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG12 UAS 19k36k53k70k87k '15'25'21

Check DG12 UAS

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,701 miles
Since last MOT+11,478 miles
PASS
Mileage75,223 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,660 miles
PASS
Mileage66,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage61,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage57,054 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
PASS
Mileage56,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage51,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage44,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage37,163 miles
Since last MOT+11,429 miles
PASS
Mileage25,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
PASS
Mileage18,873 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 UAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
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 UAS

What car is DG12 UAS?

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

What is the mileage of DG12 UAS?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 UAS was 86,701 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 UAS passed its MOT?

DG12 UAS has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is DG12 UAS ULEZ compliant?

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

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