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RE12 MXL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 106,844 miles on the clock, averaging 6,627 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 MXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,844
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
6,627

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,844 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,850
Average per year6,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 MXL 35k53k71k89k107k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,844 miles
Since last MOT+13,850 miles
PASS
Mileage92,994 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage90,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage85,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage78,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage75,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage73,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage68,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage61,422 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage53,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage44,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage35,287 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE12 MXL

What car is RE12 MXL?

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

What is the mileage of RE12 MXL?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 MXL was 106,844 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 MXL passed its MOT?

RE12 MXL has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is RE12 MXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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