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RK12 OAN

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 172,942 miles on the clock, averaging 13,580 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 RK12 OAN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,942
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
13,580

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,942 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK12 OAN 28k64k100k137k173k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,942 miles
Since last MOT+14,867 miles
PASS
Mileage158,075 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,074 miles
Since last MOT+12,432 miles
PASS
Mileage145,642 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,638 miles
Since last MOT+14,090 miles
PASS
Mileage131,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,197 miles
PASS
Mileage121,351 miles
Since last MOT+12,608 miles
PASS
Mileage108,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage102,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,531 miles
PASS
Mileage91,453 miles
Since last MOT+15,417 miles
PASS
Mileage76,036 miles
Since last MOT+16,664 miles
PASS
Mileage59,372 miles
Since last MOT+9,587 miles
PASS
Mileage49,785 miles
Since last MOT+22,000 miles
PASS
Mileage27,785 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RK12 OAN

What car is RK12 OAN?

RK12 OAN is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RK12 OAN?

The last recorded mileage for RK12 OAN was 172,942 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK12 OAN passed its MOT?

RK12 OAN has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.

Is RK12 OAN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK12 OAN 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 RK12 OAN?

RK12 OAN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.