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RK12 VYG

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 103,711 miles on the clock, averaging 7,552 miles per year, around 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 VYG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,552

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,711 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,552
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK12 VYG 23k43k63k83k104k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,180 miles
PASS
Mileage93,531 miles
Since last MOT+10,781 miles
PASS
Mileage82,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,750 miles
Since last MOT+9,810 miles
PASS
Mileage72,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,940 miles
Since last MOT+10,011 miles
PASS
Mileage62,929 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage55,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage47,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage38,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
PASS
Mileage37,057 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage34,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage28,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage22,548 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK12 VYG

What car is RK12 VYG?

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

What is the mileage of RK12 VYG?

The last recorded mileage for RK12 VYG was 103,711 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK12 VYG passed its MOT?

RK12 VYG has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is RK12 VYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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