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EK12 KKO

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 148,194 miles on the clock, averaging 8,723 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for EK12 KKO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,194
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
8,723

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 reading148,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,228
Average per year8,723
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK12 KKO 56k79k102k125k148k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage139,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,966 miles
Since last MOT+15,965 miles
PASS
Mileage124,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,001 miles
Since last MOT+17,433 miles
PASS
Mileage106,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,568 miles
Since last MOT+14,549 miles
PASS
Mileage92,019 miles
Since last MOT+1,513 miles
PASS
Mileage90,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage84,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage76,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
PASS
Mileage66,270 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage64,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage60,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage55,792 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 KKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EK12 KKO

What car is EK12 KKO?

EK12 KKO is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK12 KKO?

The last recorded mileage for EK12 KKO was 148,194 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK12 KKO passed its MOT?

EK12 KKO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2025.

Is EK12 KKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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