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RV12 KDU

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 156,827 miles on the clock, averaging 10,090 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 RV12 KDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2015
100%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,090

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,515
Average per year10,090
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV12 KDU 53k79k105k131k157k '15'25'21

Check RV12 KDU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,827 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage147,312 miles
Since last MOT+7,311 miles
PASS
Mileage140,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage132,212 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage123,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage117,845 miles
Since last MOT+28,279 miles
PASS
Mileage89,566 miles
Since last MOT+11,102 miles
PASS
Mileage78,464 miles
Since last MOT+14,796 miles
PASS
Mileage63,668 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage52,849 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 KDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RV12 KDU

What car is RV12 KDU?

RV12 KDU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RV12 KDU?

The last recorded mileage for RV12 KDU was 156,827 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV12 KDU passed its MOT?

RV12 KDU has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2025.

Is RV12 KDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV12 KDU 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 RV12 KDU?

RV12 KDU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.