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RE12 UMF

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 167,102 miles on the clock, averaging 12,151 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 UMF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
167,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,151

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,691
Average per year12,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 UMF 39k71k103k135k167k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,102 miles
Since last MOT+19,691 miles
PASS
Mileage147,411 miles
Since last MOT+16,129 miles
PASS
Mileage131,282 miles
Since last MOT+14,860 miles
PASS
Mileage116,422 miles
Since last MOT+14,644 miles
PASS
Mileage101,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,372 miles
PASS
Mileage95,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage86,939 miles
Since last MOT+11,175 miles
PASS
Mileage75,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage67,168 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage57,994 miles
Since last MOT+18,801 miles
PASS
Mileage39,193 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 UMF
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 UMF

What car is RE12 UMF?

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

What is the mileage of RE12 UMF?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 UMF was 167,102 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 UMF passed its MOT?

RE12 UMF has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is RE12 UMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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