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RE12 ORT

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 160,076 miles on the clock, averaging 8,410 miles per year, around 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 ORT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,410

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,282
Average per year8,410
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 ORT 66k89k113k137k160k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage157,794 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage154,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage151,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,104 miles
PASS
Mileage148,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,214 miles
PASS
Mileage140,444 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,341 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
PASS
Mileage131,347 miles
Since last MOT+17,310 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,786 miles
PASS
Mileage102,251 miles
Since last MOT+13,056 miles
PASS
Mileage89,195 miles
Since last MOT+12,807 miles
PASS
Mileage76,388 miles
Since last MOT+10,137 miles
PASS
Mileage66,251 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
PASS
Mileage65,970 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE12 ORT

What car is RE12 ORT?

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

What is the mileage of RE12 ORT?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 ORT was 160,076 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 ORT passed its MOT?

RE12 ORT has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is RE12 ORT ULEZ compliant?

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

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