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RJ12 YPV

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 142,116 miles on the clock, averaging 9,033 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 YPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,033

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 reading142,116 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ12 YPV 79k95k110k126k142k '15'22'20

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,116 miles
Since last MOT+11,726 miles
PASS
Mileage130,390 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,025 miles
PASS
Mileage127,357 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,337 miles
Since last MOT+13,888 miles
PASS
Mileage113,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,668 miles
PASS
Mileage103,781 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage95,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,510 miles
PASS
Mileage85,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage78,706 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 YPV
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 YPV

What car is RJ12 YPV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ12 YPV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 YPV was 142,116 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 YPV passed its MOT?

RJ12 YPV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2022.

Is RJ12 YPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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