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RE12 YKZ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 102,005 miles on the clock, averaging 5,920 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 YKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,005
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,920

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,005 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,378
Average per year5,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE12 YKZ 43k58k73k87k102k '15'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,378 miles
PASS
Mileage89,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage83,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage80,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage76,126 miles
Since last MOT+1,412 miles
PASS
Mileage74,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage66,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage59,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,183 miles
PASS
Mileage49,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage43,156 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE12 YKZ

What car is RE12 YKZ?

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

What is the mileage of RE12 YKZ?

The last recorded mileage for RE12 YKZ was 102,005 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE12 YKZ passed its MOT?

RE12 YKZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Mar 2025.

Is RE12 YKZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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