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SA12 RSO

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 156,813 miles on the clock, averaging 10,771 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 SA12 RSO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,813
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,771

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,813 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,487
Average per year10,771
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA12 RSO 38k68k97k127k157k '15'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,813 miles
Since last MOT+16,487 miles
PASS
Mileage140,326 miles
Since last MOT+14,442 miles
PASS
Mileage125,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,769 miles
PASS
Mileage111,115 miles
Since last MOT+16,081 miles
PASS
Mileage95,034 miles
Since last MOT+13,618 miles
PASS
Mileage81,416 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
PASS
Mileage70,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage66,316 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage64,345 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage59,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage53,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage45,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage37,912 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 RSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SA12 RSO

What car is SA12 RSO?

SA12 RSO is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.

What is the mileage of SA12 RSO?

The last recorded mileage for SA12 RSO was 156,813 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA12 RSO passed its MOT?

SA12 RSO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2026.

Is SA12 RSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA12 RSO 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 SA12 RSO?

SA12 RSO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.