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RJ12 CJU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 103,723 miles on the clock, averaging 4,527 miles per year, well 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 RJ12 CJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,723
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
4,527

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 reading103,723 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ12 CJU 57k69k81k92k104k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,723 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,722 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage101,281 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage98,289 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage94,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,339 miles
PASS
Mileage91,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage87,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage84,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage81,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage78,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,031 miles
PASS
Mileage75,022 miles
Since last MOT+671 miles
PASS
Mileage74,351 miles
Since last MOT+16,866 miles
PASS
Mileage57,485 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 CJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RJ12 CJU

What car is RJ12 CJU?

RJ12 CJU is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RJ12 CJU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 CJU was 103,723 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 CJU passed its MOT?

RJ12 CJU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is RJ12 CJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ12 CJU 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 RJ12 CJU?

RJ12 CJU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.