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RF12 FMU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 137,864 miles on the clock, averaging 10,337 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 FMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,864
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
10,337

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 reading137,864 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF12 FMU 23k52k81k109k138k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,864 miles
Since last MOT+13,716 miles
PASS
Mileage124,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage116,404 miles
Since last MOT+15,582 miles
PASS
Mileage100,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,852 miles
PASS
Mileage89,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage82,359 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,311 miles
Since last MOT+18,881 miles
PASS
Mileage63,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,430 miles
Since last MOT+14,105 miles
PASS
Mileage49,325 miles
Since last MOT+14,381 miles
PASS
Mileage34,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage32,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage29,249 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage23,241 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF12 FMU

What car is RF12 FMU?

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

What is the mileage of RF12 FMU?

The last recorded mileage for RF12 FMU was 137,864 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF12 FMU passed its MOT?

RF12 FMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.

Is RF12 FMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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