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EJ12 DLZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 201,304 miles on the clock, averaging 7,611 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 EJ12 DLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,611

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading201,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,613
Average per year7,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 DLZ 121k141k161k181k201k '15'25'20

Check EJ12 DLZ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage199,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage198,671 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage197,327 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage196,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,038 miles
PASS
Mileage195,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage188,297 miles
Since last MOT+12,461 miles
PASS
Mileage175,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage171,700 miles
Since last MOT+14,986 miles
PASS
Mileage156,714 miles
Since last MOT+35,619 miles
PASS
Mileage121,095 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EJ12 DLZ

What car is EJ12 DLZ?

EJ12 DLZ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EJ12 DLZ?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 DLZ was 201,304 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 DLZ passed its MOT?

EJ12 DLZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is EJ12 DLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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