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FV12 NFC

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 143,282 miles on the clock, averaging 9,231 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FV12 NFC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,231

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 reading143,282 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,644
Average per year9,231
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV12 NFC 46k70k94k119k143k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,644 miles
PASS
Mileage134,638 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage128,118 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,476 miles
PASS
Mileage120,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage113,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage108,869 miles
Since last MOT+16,245 miles
PASS
Mileage92,624 miles
Since last MOT+14,339 miles
PASS
Mileage78,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,399 miles
PASS
Mileage68,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage59,874 miles
Since last MOT+14,297 miles
PASS
Mileage45,577 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 NFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
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 NFC

What car is FV12 NFC?

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

What is the mileage of FV12 NFC?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 NFC was 143,282 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 NFC passed its MOT?

FV12 NFC has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is FV12 NFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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