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VE12 EFB

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 76,326 miles on the clock, averaging 4,471 miles per year, well 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 VE12 EFB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,471

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,334
Average per year4,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE12 EFB 27k39k52k64k76k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,334 miles
PASS
Mileage74,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,992 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
PASS
Mileage74,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage70,339 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage67,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
PASS
Mileage64,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage60,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage54,469 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage48,523 miles
Since last MOT+16,716 miles
PASS
Mileage31,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage27,168 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 EFB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About VE12 EFB

What car is VE12 EFB?

VE12 EFB is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2012.

What is the mileage of VE12 EFB?

The last recorded mileage for VE12 EFB was 76,326 miles, recorded on 21 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE12 EFB passed its MOT?

VE12 EFB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2026.

Is VE12 EFB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE12 EFB 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 VE12 EFB?

VE12 EFB is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.