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FT12 VAY

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 102,800 miles on the clock, averaging 7,181 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FT12 VAY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,800
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2015
100%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,181

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

Below average
Latest reading102,800 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,396
Average per year7,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT12 VAY 28k47k65k84k103k '15'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,800 miles
Since last MOT+16,396 miles
PASS
Mileage86,404 miles
Since last MOT+16,808 miles
PASS
Mileage69,596 miles
Since last MOT+16,448 miles
PASS
Mileage53,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage47,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage41,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage34,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage27,957 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FT12 VAY

What car is FT12 VAY?

FT12 VAY is an red Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FT12 VAY?

The last recorded mileage for FT12 VAY was 102,800 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT12 VAY passed its MOT?

FT12 VAY has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is FT12 VAY ULEZ compliant?

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

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