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FT12 VUL

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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 125,757 miles on the clock, averaging 8,112 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FT12 VUL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,757
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
8,112

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,792
Average per year8,112
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FT12 VUL 37k59k81k103k126k '15'26'20

Check FT12 VUL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage120,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,328 miles
PASS
Mileage113,637 miles
Since last MOT+9,944 miles
PASS
Mileage103,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,746 miles
PASS
Mileage92,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage86,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage81,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,277 miles
Since last MOT+10,302 miles
PASS
Mileage70,975 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,954 miles
Since last MOT+11,246 miles
PASS
Mileage59,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
PASS
Mileage51,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage42,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage36,518 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VUL
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 VUL

What car is FT12 VUL?

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

What is the mileage of FT12 VUL?

The last recorded mileage for FT12 VUL was 125,757 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT12 VUL passed its MOT?

FT12 VUL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is FT12 VUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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