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EJ12 KWB

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 183,952 miles on the clock, averaging 9,450 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 EJ12 KWB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
183,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,450

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 KWB 83k108k133k159k184k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,952 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage181,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage177,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage175,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage169,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage164,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage161,531 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,526 miles
Since last MOT+12,184 miles
PASS
Mileage149,342 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,339 miles
Since last MOT+27,426 miles
PASS
Mileage121,913 miles
Since last MOT+14,302 miles
PASS
Mileage107,611 miles
Since last MOT+20,272 miles
PASS
Mileage87,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage82,867 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 KWB
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 KWB

What car is EJ12 KWB?

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

What is the mileage of EJ12 KWB?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 KWB was 183,952 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 KWB passed its MOT?

EJ12 KWB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is EJ12 KWB ULEZ compliant?

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

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