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RF12 AXB

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 134,163 miles on the clock, averaging 7,183 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 RF12 AXB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
134,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,183

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

Below average
Latest reading134,163 miles
Reading date
Miles last year102
Average per year7,183
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF12 AXB 58k77k96k115k134k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,163 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage126,355 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,294 miles
Since last MOT+6,843 miles
PASS
Mileage119,451 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage109,857 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage102,013 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage96,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage90,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage82,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage74,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage64,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage61,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,579 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 AXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RF12 AXB

What car is RF12 AXB?

RF12 AXB is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RF12 AXB?

The last recorded mileage for RF12 AXB was 134,163 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF12 AXB passed its MOT?

RF12 AXB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2026.

Is RF12 AXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF12 AXB 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 RF12 AXB?

RF12 AXB is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.