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EV12 DOW

2015 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 11 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
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 2015 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 178,969 miles on the clock, averaging 17,628 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for dvsa/vosa recall data and audi a3 (8v) owner forums.

MOT & Mileage History for EV12 DOW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
178,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2017
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
17,628

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 reading178,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,713
Average per year17,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EV12 DOW 29k66k104k141k179k '17'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,713 miles
PASS
Mileage175,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,256 miles
Since last MOT+12,219 miles
PASS
Mileage163,037 miles
Since last MOT+14,974 miles
PASS
Mileage148,063 miles
Since last MOT+14,579 miles
PASS
Mileage133,484 miles
Since last MOT+26,188 miles
PASS
Mileage107,296 miles
Since last MOT+28,249 miles
PASS
Mileage79,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,047 miles
Since last MOT+35,065 miles
PASS
Mileage43,982 miles
Since last MOT+15,401 miles
PASS
Mileage28,581 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV12 DOW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2015
First registered
Area codeEV — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EV12 DOW

What car is EV12 DOW?

EV12 DOW is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2015.

What is the mileage of EV12 DOW?

The last recorded mileage for EV12 DOW was 178,969 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EV12 DOW passed its MOT?

EV12 DOW has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2026.

Is EV12 DOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EV12 DOW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2015, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EV12 DOW?

EV12 DOW is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.