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PJ61 JKZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 182,224 miles on the clock, averaging 13,716 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 PJ61 JKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,224
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
13,716

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 reading182,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,391
Average per year13,716
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ61 JKZ 35k72k109k145k182k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,224 miles
Since last MOT+18,391 miles
PASS
Mileage163,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,833 miles
Since last MOT+19,967 miles
PASS
Mileage143,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,866 miles
Since last MOT+13,001 miles
PASS
Mileage130,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,865 miles
Since last MOT+15,827 miles
PASS
Mileage115,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,037 miles
Since last MOT+15,054 miles
PASS
Mileage99,983 miles
Since last MOT+12,715 miles
PASS
Mileage87,268 miles
Since last MOT+12,262 miles
PASS
Mileage75,006 miles
Since last MOT+10,402 miles
PASS
Mileage64,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage54,935 miles
Since last MOT+1,063 miles
PASS
Mileage53,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,872 miles
Since last MOT+18,548 miles
PASS
Mileage35,324 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 JKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About PJ61 JKZ

What car is PJ61 JKZ?

PJ61 JKZ is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2012.

What is the mileage of PJ61 JKZ?

The last recorded mileage for PJ61 JKZ was 182,224 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ61 JKZ passed its MOT?

PJ61 JKZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is PJ61 JKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ61 JKZ 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 PJ61 JKZ?

PJ61 JKZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.