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FV12 CVE

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 101,112 miles on the clock, averaging 6,883 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FV12 CVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,883

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 reading101,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,357
Average per year6,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV12 CVE 27k46k64k83k101k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage97,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,773 miles
PASS
Mileage89,982 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,978 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
PASS
Mileage78,474 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
PASS
Mileage77,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage73,415 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage70,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,082 miles
Since last MOT+8,233 miles
PASS
Mileage61,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,849 miles
Since last MOT+9,518 miles
PASS
Mileage52,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage44,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage36,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage27,226 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 CVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FV12 CVE

What car is FV12 CVE?

FV12 CVE is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FV12 CVE?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 CVE was 101,112 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 CVE passed its MOT?

FV12 CVE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2025.

Is FV12 CVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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