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RK12 OBU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 102,004 miles on the clock, averaging 5,687 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for RK12 OBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,004
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
5,687

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,648
Average per year5,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK12 OBU 53k65k77k90k102k '15'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage94,356 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage89,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage87,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage84,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage79,022 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,021 miles
Since last MOT+11,280 miles
PASS
Mileage67,741 miles
Since last MOT+14,909 miles
PASS
Mileage52,832 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,830 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RK12 OBU

What car is RK12 OBU?

RK12 OBU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RK12 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for RK12 OBU was 102,004 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK12 OBU passed its MOT?

RK12 OBU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2023.

Is RK12 OBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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