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FV12 AYG

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 96,044 miles on the clock, averaging 7,175 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for FV12 AYG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,044
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,175

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,044 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV12 AYG 19k39k58k77k96k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,044 miles
Since last MOT+23,201 miles
PASS
Mileage72,843 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage67,832 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage65,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage62,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage59,859 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage57,127 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage54,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,015 miles
PASS
Mileage45,021 miles
Since last MOT+13,421 miles
PASS
Mileage31,600 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,592 miles
Since last MOT+12,140 miles
PASS
Mileage19,452 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 AYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FV12 AYG

What car is FV12 AYG?

FV12 AYG is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FV12 AYG?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 AYG was 96,044 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 AYG passed its MOT?

FV12 AYG has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is FV12 AYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV12 AYG 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 FV12 AYG?

FV12 AYG is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.