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VE12 XZC

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 129,924 miles on the clock, averaging 21,547 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 VE12 XZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,924
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
21,547

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,924 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,587
Average per year21,547
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE12 XZC 66k82k98k114k130k '15'18'16

Check VE12 XZC

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,924 miles
Since last MOT+22,587 miles
PASS
Mileage107,337 miles
Since last MOT+22,772 miles
PASS
Mileage84,565 miles
Since last MOT+18,682 miles
PASS
Mileage65,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,883 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VE12 XZC

What car is VE12 XZC?

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

What is the mileage of VE12 XZC?

The last recorded mileage for VE12 XZC was 129,924 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE12 XZC passed its MOT?

VE12 XZC has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Aug 2018.

Is VE12 XZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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