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RE12 XTD

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 86,136 miles on the clock, averaging 4,274 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for RE12 XTD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,274

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 reading86,136 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,274
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 XTD 40k52k63k75k86k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage79,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
PASS
Mileage75,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,749 miles
PASS
Mileage72,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage67,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage63,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage60,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage58,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,396 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage56,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage54,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage50,788 miles
Since last MOT+10,358 miles
PASS
Mileage40,430 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XTD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RE12 XTD

What car is RE12 XTD?

RE12 XTD is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RE12 XTD?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 XTD was 86,136 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 XTD passed its MOT?

RE12 XTD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is RE12 XTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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