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MA12 LCZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 186,859 miles on the clock, averaging 10,697 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 MA12 LCZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
186,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,697

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 reading186,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,741
Average per year10,697
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA12 LCZ 66k96k127k157k187k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage180,118 miles
Since last MOT+10,162 miles
PASS
Mileage169,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,956 miles
Since last MOT+13,651 miles
PASS
Mileage156,305 miles
Since last MOT+11,853 miles
PASS
Mileage144,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,452 miles
Since last MOT+12,442 miles
PASS
Mileage132,010 miles
Since last MOT+11,440 miles
PASS
Mileage120,570 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage117,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,379 miles
PASS
Mileage110,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,052 miles
PASS
Mileage103,244 miles
Since last MOT+15,114 miles
PASS
Mileage88,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,130 miles
Since last MOT+21,780 miles
PASS
Mileage66,350 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 LCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About MA12 LCZ

What car is MA12 LCZ?

MA12 LCZ is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MA12 LCZ?

The last recorded mileage for MA12 LCZ was 186,859 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA12 LCZ passed its MOT?

MA12 LCZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is MA12 LCZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA12 LCZ 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 MA12 LCZ?

MA12 LCZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.