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FT12 VTJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 136,566 miles on the clock, averaging 9,497 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FT12 VTJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,497

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 reading136,566 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT12 VTJ 33k59k85k111k137k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,566 miles
Since last MOT+14,266 miles
PASS
Mileage122,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,300 miles
Since last MOT+10,813 miles
PASS
Mileage111,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,487 miles
Since last MOT+15,494 miles
PASS
Mileage95,993 miles
Since last MOT+9,792 miles
PASS
Mileage86,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage78,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage72,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,943 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage66,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage60,019 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage53,692 miles
Since last MOT+8,833 miles
PASS
Mileage44,859 miles
Since last MOT+12,060 miles
PASS
Mileage32,799 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VTJ
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 VTJ

What car is FT12 VTJ?

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

What is the mileage of FT12 VTJ?

The last recorded mileage for FT12 VTJ was 136,566 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT12 VTJ passed its MOT?

FT12 VTJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2026.

Is FT12 VTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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