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RJ12 HRO

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 178,666 miles on the clock, averaging 12,972 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 RJ12 HRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2015
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,972

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 reading178,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,469
Average per year12,972
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ12 HRO 98k118k138k159k179k '15'21'17

Check RJ12 HRO

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage172,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage165,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage159,010 miles
Since last MOT+15,004 miles
PASS
Mileage144,006 miles
Since last MOT+16,541 miles
PASS
Mileage127,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,465 miles
Since last MOT+29,276 miles
PASS
Mileage98,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,189 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ12 HRO

What car is RJ12 HRO?

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

What is the mileage of RJ12 HRO?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 HRO was 178,666 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 HRO passed its MOT?

RJ12 HRO has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2021.

Is RJ12 HRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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