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FT12 UPA

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 133,647 miles on the clock, averaging 10,811 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 FT12 UPA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,647
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
10,811

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 reading133,647 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT12 UPA 20k49k77k105k134k '15'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage126,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage114,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage106,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,962 miles
PASS
Mileage98,298 miles
Since last MOT+18,937 miles
PASS
Mileage79,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,209 miles
PASS
Mileage67,152 miles
Since last MOT+14,119 miles
PASS
Mileage53,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,033 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
PASS
Mileage43,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,169 miles
Since last MOT+11,030 miles
PASS
Mileage32,139 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage22,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage20,262 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 UPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 UPA

What car is FT12 UPA?

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

What is the mileage of FT12 UPA?

The last recorded mileage for FT12 UPA was 133,647 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT12 UPA passed its MOT?

FT12 UPA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is FT12 UPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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