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FV12 LTZ

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 125,144 miles on the clock, averaging 9,267 miles per year, above 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 LTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,267

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,144 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,267
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV12 LTZ 29k53k77k101k125k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
PASS
Mileage118,529 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,341 miles
Since last MOT+12,949 miles
PASS
Mileage105,392 miles
Since last MOT+17,658 miles
PASS
Mileage87,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,734 miles
Since last MOT+15,314 miles
PASS
Mileage72,420 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage64,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
PASS
Mileage56,335 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,212 miles
Since last MOT+9,273 miles
PASS
Mileage46,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage38,073 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage29,216 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 LTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
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 LTZ

What car is FV12 LTZ?

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

What is the mileage of FV12 LTZ?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 LTZ was 125,144 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 LTZ passed its MOT?

FV12 LTZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is FV12 LTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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