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RF12 AXC

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 220,399 miles on the clock, averaging 16,766 miles per year, above 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 AXC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
220,399
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
16,766

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading220,399 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year16,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF12 AXC 35k81k128k174k220k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,399 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,397 miles
Since last MOT+13,172 miles
PASS
Mileage207,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,225 miles
Since last MOT+24,962 miles
PASS
Mileage182,263 miles
Since last MOT+26,515 miles
PASS
Mileage155,748 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,517 miles
Since last MOT+20,636 miles
PASS
Mileage134,881 miles
Since last MOT+24,489 miles
PASS
Mileage110,392 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,259 miles
Since last MOT+29,700 miles
PASS
Mileage80,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage74,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,466 miles
Since last MOT+10,402 miles
PASS
Mileage64,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,031 miles
PASS
Mileage55,033 miles
Since last MOT+9,700 miles
PASS
Mileage45,333 miles
Since last MOT+10,336 miles
PASS
Mileage34,997 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 AXC
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 AXC

What car is RF12 AXC?

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

What is the mileage of RF12 AXC?

The last recorded mileage for RF12 AXC was 220,399 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF12 AXC passed its MOT?

RF12 AXC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2026.

Is RF12 AXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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