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EJ12 RPZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 238,001 miles on the clock, averaging 15,270 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 RPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
15,270

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading238,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,781
Average per year15,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ12 RPZ 79k119k159k198k238k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage234,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage227,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage217,951 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,924 miles
Since last MOT+11,923 miles
PASS
Mileage206,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,001 miles
Since last MOT+15,217 miles
PASS
Mileage190,784 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage175,188 miles
Since last MOT+21,619 miles
PASS
Mileage153,569 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,380 miles
Since last MOT+23,469 miles
PASS
Mileage129,911 miles
Since last MOT+25,223 miles
PASS
Mileage104,688 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,613 miles
Since last MOT+25,221 miles
PASS
Mileage79,392 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EJ12 RPZ

What car is EJ12 RPZ?

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

What is the mileage of EJ12 RPZ?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 RPZ was 238,001 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 RPZ passed its MOT?

EJ12 RPZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2025.

Is EJ12 RPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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