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RJ12 GAO

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 184,064 miles on the clock, averaging 12,048 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ12 GAO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
184,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,048

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,064 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,376
Average per year12,048
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ12 GAO 58k89k121k152k184k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage173,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage169,028 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage160,757 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,742 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,564 miles
Since last MOT+17,329 miles
PASS
Mileage143,235 miles
Since last MOT+15,565 miles
PASS
Mileage127,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,670 miles
Since last MOT+23,958 miles
PASS
Mileage103,712 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage96,004 miles
Since last MOT+17,473 miles
PASS
Mileage78,531 miles
Since last MOT+20,905 miles
PASS
Mileage57,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 GAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RJ12 GAO

What car is RJ12 GAO?

RJ12 GAO is an black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RJ12 GAO?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 GAO was 184,064 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 GAO passed its MOT?

RJ12 GAO has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2025.

Is RJ12 GAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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