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RE12 FXY

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 170,230 miles on the clock, averaging 10,860 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 RE12 FXY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
170,230
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
10,860

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,728
Average per year10,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 FXY 53k82k112k141k170k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,230 miles
Since last MOT+20,728 miles
PASS
Mileage149,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage146,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage141,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage133,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage127,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage120,919 miles
Since last MOT+15,015 miles
PASS
Mileage105,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,904 miles
Since last MOT+15,870 miles
PASS
Mileage90,034 miles
Since last MOT+19,224 miles
PASS
Mileage70,810 miles
Since last MOT+17,700 miles
PASS
Mileage53,110 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RE12 FXY

What car is RE12 FXY?

RE12 FXY is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RE12 FXY?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 FXY was 170,230 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 FXY passed its MOT?

RE12 FXY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2026.

Is RE12 FXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE12 FXY 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 RE12 FXY?

RE12 FXY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.