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RV12 TXS

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 78,809 miles on the clock, averaging 4,398 miles per year, well below 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 TXS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,809
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,398

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,809 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,009
Average per year4,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV12 TXS 31k43k55k67k79k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,809 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage72,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage67,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage63,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage59,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage55,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage51,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage45,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage40,290 miles
Since last MOT+7,440 miles
PASS
Mileage32,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage26,224 miles
PASS
Mileage31,102 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV12 TXS

What car is RV12 TXS?

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

What is the mileage of RV12 TXS?

The last recorded mileage for RV12 TXS was 78,809 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV12 TXS passed its MOT?

RV12 TXS has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is RV12 TXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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