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DK12 SZD

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 134,524 miles on the clock, averaging 29,114 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 DK12 SZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
29,114

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year630
Average per year29,114
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DK12 SZD 75k90k105k120k135k '15'17'17

Check DK12 SZD

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,524 miles
Since last MOT+630 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,894 miles
Since last MOT+33,234 miles
PASS
Mileage100,660 miles
Since last MOT+25,762 miles
PASS
Mileage74,898 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DK12 SZD

What car is DK12 SZD?

DK12 SZD is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DK12 SZD?

The last recorded mileage for DK12 SZD was 134,524 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK12 SZD passed its MOT?

DK12 SZD has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Apr 2017.

Is DK12 SZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK12 SZD 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 DK12 SZD?

DK12 SZD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.