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DG12 VWB

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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 164,222 miles on the clock, averaging 10,980 miles per year, above 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 VWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,222
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,980

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 reading164,222 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,980
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG12 VWB 49k78k107k135k164k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,222 miles
Since last MOT+10,486 miles
PASS
Mileage153,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,034 miles
PASS
Mileage143,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,702 miles
Since last MOT+12,560 miles
PASS
Mileage131,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,252 miles
PASS
Mileage120,890 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
PASS
Mileage111,364 miles
Since last MOT+20,139 miles
PASS
Mileage91,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage86,491 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage76,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,925 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
PASS
Mileage66,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage59,680 miles
Since last MOT+10,895 miles
PASS
Mileage48,785 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VWB
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 VWB

What car is DG12 VWB?

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

What is the mileage of DG12 VWB?

The last recorded mileage for DG12 VWB was 164,222 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG12 VWB passed its MOT?

DG12 VWB has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2025.

Is DG12 VWB ULEZ compliant?

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

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