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FT12 DDA

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 110,161 miles on the clock, averaging 6,733 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 FT12 DDA

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,733

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,387
Average per year6,733
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FT12 DDA 41k58k75k93k110k '15'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage101,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,992 miles
PASS
Mileage93,782 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage83,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,194 miles
PASS
Mileage76,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage73,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,836 miles
PASS
Mileage66,760 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage56,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage50,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage44,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage40,518 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

RegistrationFT12 DDA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FT12 DDA

What car is FT12 DDA?

FT12 DDA is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FT12 DDA?

The last recorded mileage for FT12 DDA was 110,161 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT12 DDA passed its MOT?

FT12 DDA has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2025.

Is FT12 DDA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT12 DDA 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 FT12 DDA?

FT12 DDA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.