Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
RE12 VTT

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 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 118,162 miles on the clock, averaging 6,837 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 VTT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,162
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,837

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,162 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,763
Average per year6,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 VTT 42k61k80k99k118k '15'26'21

Check RE12 VTT

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage108,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage98,412 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,447 miles
PASS
Mileage86,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage82,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage77,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage73,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage68,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage61,896 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage56,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage48,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
PASS
Mileage41,552 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Audi A3 often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2003–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

Read our Audi A3 Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Audi A3

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More RE12 V plates

Browse all RE12 V registrations from Reading.

About RE12 VTT

What car is RE12 VTT?

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

What is the mileage of RE12 VTT?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 VTT was 118,162 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 VTT passed its MOT?

RE12 VTT has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is RE12 VTT ULEZ compliant?

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

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