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FT12 VGL

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 166,594 miles on the clock, averaging 15,853 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FT12 VGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
15,853

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,594 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,596
Average per year15,853
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FT12 VGL 20k57k93k130k167k '15'24'20

Check FT12 VGL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,594 miles
Since last MOT+22,596 miles
PASS
Mileage143,998 miles
Since last MOT+16,628 miles
PASS
Mileage127,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,370 miles
Since last MOT+16,473 miles
PASS
Mileage110,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,217 miles
PASS
Mileage97,680 miles
Since last MOT+19,355 miles
PASS
Mileage78,325 miles
Since last MOT+18,272 miles
PASS
Mileage60,053 miles
Since last MOT+15,450 miles
PASS
Mileage44,603 miles
Since last MOT+13,080 miles
PASS
Mileage31,523 miles
Since last MOT+11,363 miles
PASS
Mileage20,160 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 VGL

What car is FT12 VGL?

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

What is the mileage of FT12 VGL?

The last recorded mileage for FT12 VGL was 166,594 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT12 VGL passed its MOT?

FT12 VGL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Aug 2024.

Is FT12 VGL ULEZ compliant?

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

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