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EJ12 AVZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 71,828 miles on the clock, averaging 4,353 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ12 AVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,353

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,828 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,353
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 AVZ 26k38k49k60k72k '15'25'20

Check EJ12 AVZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage68,977 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage65,416 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage61,073 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,073 miles
Since last MOT+105,493 miles
PASS
Mileage55,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage51,303 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage47,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage41,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,428 miles
Since last MOT+15,105 miles
PASS
Mileage26,323 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 AVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EJ12 AVZ

What car is EJ12 AVZ?

EJ12 AVZ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EJ12 AVZ?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 AVZ was 71,828 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 AVZ passed its MOT?

EJ12 AVZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.

Is EJ12 AVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ12 AVZ 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 EJ12 AVZ?

EJ12 AVZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.