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KX12 XAL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 152,219 miles on the clock, averaging 5,156 miles per year, below 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 KX12 XAL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,219
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
5,156

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year306
Average per year5,156
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX12 XAL 94k109k123k138k152k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,219 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage143,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage138,446 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage137,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage132,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
Mileage128,478 miles
Since last MOT+2,416 miles
PASS
Mileage126,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage123,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage115,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage110,495 miles
Since last MOT+16,077 miles
PASS
Mileage94,418 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About KX12 XAL

What car is KX12 XAL?

KX12 XAL is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2012.

What is the mileage of KX12 XAL?

The last recorded mileage for KX12 XAL was 152,219 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX12 XAL passed its MOT?

KX12 XAL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 May 2026.

Is KX12 XAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX12 XAL 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 KX12 XAL?

KX12 XAL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.