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DK12 UPE

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 218,937 miles on the clock, averaging 18,736 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for DK12 UPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,937
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
18,736

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,119
Average per year18,736
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK12 UPE 35k81k127k173k219k '15'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage216,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,818 miles
Since last MOT+16,460 miles
PASS
Mileage200,358 miles
Since last MOT+18,057 miles
PASS
Mileage182,301 miles
Since last MOT+21,659 miles
PASS
Mileage160,642 miles
Since last MOT+26,243 miles
PASS
Mileage134,399 miles
Since last MOT+28,229 miles
PASS
Mileage106,170 miles
Since last MOT+30,602 miles
PASS
Mileage75,568 miles
Since last MOT+25,735 miles
PASS
Mileage49,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,818 miles
PASS
Mileage48,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,015 miles
Since last MOT+12,779 miles
PASS
Mileage35,236 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DK12 UPE

What car is DK12 UPE?

DK12 UPE is a white Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2012.

What is the mileage of DK12 UPE?

The last recorded mileage for DK12 UPE was 218,937 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK12 UPE passed its MOT?

DK12 UPE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2024.

Is DK12 UPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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