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FT61 VDE

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 182,314 miles on the clock, averaging 11,832 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FT61 VDE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
182,314
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
11,832

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 reading182,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,150
Average per year11,832
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT61 VDE 63k93k123k153k182k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage174,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage167,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage161,911 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage152,313 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage144,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,105 miles
PASS
Mileage133,612 miles
Since last MOT+16,674 miles
PASS
Mileage116,938 miles
Since last MOT+16,943 miles
PASS
Mileage99,995 miles
Since last MOT+19,230 miles
PASS
Mileage80,765 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,247 miles
Since last MOT+16,897 miles
PASS
Mileage63,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,350 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 VDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About FT61 VDE

What car is FT61 VDE?

FT61 VDE is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FT61 VDE?

The last recorded mileage for FT61 VDE was 182,314 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT61 VDE passed its MOT?

FT61 VDE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.

Is FT61 VDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT61 VDE 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 FT61 VDE?

FT61 VDE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.