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RR53 LAD

2012 Audi A3 · Petrol · 2480cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine2480cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 2480cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 43,770 miles on the clock, averaging 2,442 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RR53 LAD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
43,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,442

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading43,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year627
Average per year2,442
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RR53 LAD 18k25k31k37k44k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,770 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
PASS
Mileage43,143 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
PASS
Mileage43,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,086 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
PASS
Mileage42,741 miles
Since last MOT+744 miles
PASS
Mileage41,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage39,418 miles
Since last MOT+802 miles
PASS
Mileage38,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
PASS
Mileage37,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage33,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage28,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage24,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage18,156 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR53 LAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2480cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRR — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RR53 LAD

What car is RR53 LAD?

RR53 LAD is an grey Audi A3, petrol (2480cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RR53 LAD?

The last recorded mileage for RR53 LAD was 43,770 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RR53 LAD passed its MOT?

RR53 LAD has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is RR53 LAD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RR53 LAD is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RR53 LAD?

RR53 LAD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.