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FT12 VUK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 176,903 miles on the clock, averaging 14,018 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FT12 VUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,018

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 reading176,903 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT12 VUK 52k83k114k146k177k '15'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage171,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage163,753 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,595 miles
Since last MOT+12,016 miles
PASS
Mileage151,579 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage145,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage138,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,662 miles
PASS
Mileage131,614 miles
Since last MOT+19,542 miles
PASS
Mileage112,072 miles
Since last MOT+21,364 miles
PASS
Mileage90,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,708 miles
Since last MOT+19,065 miles
PASS
Mileage71,643 miles
Since last MOT+20,126 miles
PASS
Mileage51,517 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VUK
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 VUK

What car is FT12 VUK?

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

What is the mileage of FT12 VUK?

The last recorded mileage for FT12 VUK was 176,903 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT12 VUK passed its MOT?

FT12 VUK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2024.

Is FT12 VUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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