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YR12 EMK

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 88,565 miles on the clock, averaging 15,417 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 YR12 EMK

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,565
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
15,417

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 reading88,565 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,267
Average per year15,417
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR12 EMK 50k59k69k79k89k '15'17'16

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,565 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage78,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage71,723 miles
Since last MOT+21,944 miles
PASS
Mileage49,779 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,777 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 EMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About YR12 EMK

What car is YR12 EMK?

YR12 EMK is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2012.

What is the mileage of YR12 EMK?

The last recorded mileage for YR12 EMK was 88,565 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR12 EMK passed its MOT?

YR12 EMK has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2017.

Is YR12 EMK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR12 EMK 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 YR12 EMK?

YR12 EMK is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.