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RK12 VZA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 143,159 miles on the clock, averaging 9,241 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for RK12 VZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,241

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 reading143,159 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,172
Average per year9,241
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK12 VZA 49k72k96k120k143k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,172 miles
PASS
Mileage132,987 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,283 miles
PASS
Mileage127,703 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage120,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage112,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage104,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage96,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,256 miles
PASS
Mileage87,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,122 miles
PASS
Mileage76,477 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
PASS
Mileage65,906 miles
Since last MOT+16,979 miles
PASS
Mileage48,927 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 VZA
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 VZA

What car is RK12 VZA?

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

What is the mileage of RK12 VZA?

The last recorded mileage for RK12 VZA was 143,159 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK12 VZA passed its MOT?

RK12 VZA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is RK12 VZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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