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RV12 XGL

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 139,905 miles on the clock, averaging 6,543 miles per year, 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 XGL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,905
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,543

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,905 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,164
Average per year6,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV12 XGL 69k87k105k122k140k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,905 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage132,741 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage125,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage119,287 miles
Since last MOT+8,039 miles
PASS
Mileage111,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage108,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage104,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage98,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage95,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage89,263 miles
Since last MOT+20,118 miles
PASS
Mileage69,145 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XGL
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 XGL

What car is RV12 XGL?

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

What is the mileage of RV12 XGL?

The last recorded mileage for RV12 XGL was 139,905 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV12 XGL passed its MOT?

RV12 XGL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.

Is RV12 XGL ULEZ compliant?

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

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