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RA12 DEC

2013 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 2013 Audi A3 Diesel 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 121,727 miles on the clock, averaging 5,284 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for RA12 DEC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,727
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2016
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,284

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,727 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,284
Average per year5,284
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA12 DEC 70k83k96k109k122k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,727 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage112,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage109,022 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,011 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage104,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage101,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,184 miles
PASS
Mileage99,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage95,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,701 miles
Since last MOT+9,808 miles
PASS
Mileage85,893 miles
Since last MOT+15,597 miles
PASS
Mileage70,296 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 DEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RA12 DEC

What car is RA12 DEC?

RA12 DEC is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2013.

What is the mileage of RA12 DEC?

The last recorded mileage for RA12 DEC was 121,727 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA12 DEC passed its MOT?

RA12 DEC has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is RA12 DEC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA12 DEC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA12 DEC?

RA12 DEC is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.