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DY12 RYU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 108,883 miles on the clock, averaging 7,493 miles per year, around 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 DY12 RYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,883
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
7,493

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,883 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,128
Average per year7,493
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DY12 RYU 31k51k70k89k109k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage103,755 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage99,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage93,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage86,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage81,436 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage72,767 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage63,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,915 miles
PASS
Mileage53,294 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage40,248 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage31,267 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 RYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About DY12 RYU

What car is DY12 RYU?

DY12 RYU is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2012.

What is the mileage of DY12 RYU?

The last recorded mileage for DY12 RYU was 108,883 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY12 RYU passed its MOT?

DY12 RYU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is DY12 RYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY12 RYU 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 DY12 RYU?

DY12 RYU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.