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DL12 GBE

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 127,439 miles on the clock, averaging 9,414 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 DL12 GBE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,439
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
9,414

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 reading127,439 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,963
Average per year9,414
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DL12 GBE 28k53k78k102k127k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage119,476 miles
Since last MOT+8,485 miles
PASS
Mileage110,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,991 miles
Since last MOT+12,131 miles
PASS
Mileage98,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage91,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage83,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage77,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,194 miles
PASS
Mileage64,920 miles
Since last MOT+11,257 miles
PASS
Mileage53,663 miles
Since last MOT+13,068 miles
PASS
Mileage40,595 miles
Since last MOT+13,027 miles
PASS
Mileage27,568 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 GBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDL — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DL12 GBE

What car is DL12 GBE?

DL12 GBE is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2012.

What is the mileage of DL12 GBE?

The last recorded mileage for DL12 GBE was 127,439 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DL12 GBE passed its MOT?

DL12 GBE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is DL12 GBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DL12 GBE 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 DL12 GBE?

DL12 GBE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.