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FT61 VDZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 109,181 miles on the clock, averaging 6,104 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FT61 VDZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,104

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,719
Average per year6,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT61 VDZ 43k59k76k93k109k '15'25'20

Check FT61 VDZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage106,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage101,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage96,911 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage90,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage84,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage78,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage70,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage63,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage59,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage54,195 miles
Since last MOT+11,566 miles
PASS
Mileage42,629 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 VDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 VDZ

What car is FT61 VDZ?

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

What is the mileage of FT61 VDZ?

The last recorded mileage for FT61 VDZ was 109,181 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT61 VDZ passed its MOT?

FT61 VDZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is FT61 VDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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