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EK12 CKG

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 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 185,850 miles on the clock, averaging 12,452 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 EK12 CKG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
185,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,452

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 reading185,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,821
Average per year12,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK12 CKG 53k86k119k153k186k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,850 miles
Since last MOT+21,821 miles
PASS
Mileage164,029 miles
Since last MOT+11,799 miles
PASS
Mileage152,230 miles
Since last MOT+12,855 miles
PASS
Mileage139,375 miles
Since last MOT+10,663 miles
PASS
Mileage128,712 miles
Since last MOT+8,601 miles
PASS
Mileage120,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage109,799 miles
Since last MOT+19,014 miles
PASS
Mileage90,785 miles
Since last MOT+16,630 miles
PASS
Mileage74,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage69,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,494 miles
Since last MOT+16,649 miles
PASS
Mileage52,845 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 CKG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EK12 CKG

What car is EK12 CKG?

EK12 CKG is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK12 CKG?

The last recorded mileage for EK12 CKG was 185,850 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK12 CKG passed its MOT?

EK12 CKG has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is EK12 CKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK12 CKG 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 EK12 CKG?

EK12 CKG is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.