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RE12 GUG

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 86,896 miles on the clock, averaging 5,913 miles per year, 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 RE12 GUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,913

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,019
Average per year5,913
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE12 GUG 25k41k56k71k87k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,019 miles
PASS
Mileage78,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,293 miles
PASS
Mileage71,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage68,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage63,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,109 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
PASS
Mileage59,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage57,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage51,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage45,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage38,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,500 miles
PASS
Mileage29,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage25,072 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE12 GUG

What car is RE12 GUG?

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

What is the mileage of RE12 GUG?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 GUG was 86,896 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 GUG passed its MOT?

RE12 GUG has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Sep 2025.

Is RE12 GUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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