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EJ12 UGV

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 185,274 miles on the clock, averaging 13,336 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 UGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,336

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,274 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,922
Average per year13,336
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EJ12 UGV 61k92k123k154k185k '15'24'20

Check EJ12 UGV

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,274 miles
Since last MOT+12,922 miles
PASS
Mileage172,352 miles
Since last MOT+16,019 miles
PASS
Mileage156,333 miles
Since last MOT+16,243 miles
PASS
Mileage140,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,090 miles
Since last MOT+13,485 miles
PASS
Mileage126,605 miles
Since last MOT+18,222 miles
PASS
Mileage108,383 miles
Since last MOT+18,266 miles
PASS
Mileage90,117 miles
Since last MOT+12,704 miles
PASS
Mileage77,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,413 miles
Since last MOT+9,697 miles
PASS
Mileage67,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage60,756 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 UGV
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 UGV

What car is EJ12 UGV?

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

What is the mileage of EJ12 UGV?

The last recorded mileage for EJ12 UGV was 185,274 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ12 UGV passed its MOT?

EJ12 UGV has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2024.

Is EJ12 UGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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