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RE12 VVA

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 59,990 miles on the clock, averaging 3,765 miles per year, well 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 VVA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,990
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
3,765

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

Low mileage
Latest reading59,990 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,765
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE12 VVA 18k29k39k50k60k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,990 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage57,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage53,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage50,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage46,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage43,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage40,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage37,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,294 miles
PASS
Mileage33,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage29,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,018 miles
PASS
Mileage23,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage18,383 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VVA
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 VVA

What car is RE12 VVA?

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

What is the mileage of RE12 VVA?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 VVA was 59,990 miles, recorded on 26 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 VVA passed its MOT?

RE12 VVA has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2026.

Is RE12 VVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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