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ET12 VHL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 65,468 miles on the clock, averaging 4,466 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for ET12 VHL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,468
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
4,466

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year4,466
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET12 VHL 20k31k43k54k65k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,468 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage60,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage54,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage50,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage45,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage40,414 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage36,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage32,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage27,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage23,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage19,689 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About ET12 VHL

What car is ET12 VHL?

ET12 VHL is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of ET12 VHL?

The last recorded mileage for ET12 VHL was 65,468 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET12 VHL passed its MOT?

ET12 VHL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is ET12 VHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET12 VHL 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 ET12 VHL?

ET12 VHL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.