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RV12 YNJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 63,265 miles on the clock, averaging 2,626 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 YNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,626

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 reading63,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,651
Average per year2,626
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV12 YNJ 35k42k49k56k63k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,265 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage60,614 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage58,419 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage57,598 miles
Since last MOT+1,112 miles
PASS
Mileage56,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,012 miles
PASS
Mileage55,474 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
PASS
Mileage55,305 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage49,312 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage45,843 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage42,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage38,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
PASS
Mileage34,508 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YNJ
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 YNJ

What car is RV12 YNJ?

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

What is the mileage of RV12 YNJ?

The last recorded mileage for RV12 YNJ was 63,265 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV12 YNJ passed its MOT?

RV12 YNJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.

Is RV12 YNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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