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RK12 OBO

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 217,667 miles on the clock, averaging 16,378 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 OBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,667
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
16,378

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 reading217,667 miles
Reading date
Miles last year35,501
Average per year16,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK12 OBO 60k99k139k178k218k '15'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,667 miles
Since last MOT+35,501 miles
PASS
Mileage182,166 miles
Since last MOT+31,874 miles
PASS
Mileage150,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage146,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage139,449 miles
Since last MOT+15,851 miles
PASS
Mileage123,598 miles
Since last MOT+19,200 miles
PASS
Mileage104,398 miles
Since last MOT+19,476 miles
PASS
Mileage84,922 miles
Since last MOT+17,836 miles
PASS
Mileage67,086 miles
Since last MOT+17,208 miles
PASS
Mileage49,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,875 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK12 OBO

What car is RK12 OBO?

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

What is the mileage of RK12 OBO?

The last recorded mileage for RK12 OBO was 217,667 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK12 OBO passed its MOT?

RK12 OBO has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Sep 2024.

Is RK12 OBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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