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RJ12 KCE

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 173,397 miles on the clock, averaging 10,148 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 KCE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
173,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,148

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,397 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,352
Average per year10,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ12 KCE 71k97k122k148k173k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,352 miles
PASS
Mileage163,045 miles
Since last MOT+13,408 miles
PASS
Mileage149,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,133 miles
PASS
Mileage138,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,138 miles
PASS
Mileage130,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,864 miles
PASS
Mileage121,502 miles
Since last MOT+13,440 miles
PASS
Mileage108,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,457 miles
PASS
Mileage102,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage98,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage93,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,787 miles
Since last MOT+22,694 miles
PASS
Mileage71,093 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 KCE
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 KCE

What car is RJ12 KCE?

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

What is the mileage of RJ12 KCE?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 KCE was 173,397 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 KCE passed its MOT?

RJ12 KCE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2026.

Is RJ12 KCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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