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FV12 UCE

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 171,871 miles on the clock, averaging 12,256 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 UCE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,256

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 reading171,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,729
Average per year12,256
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV12 UCE 40k73k106k139k172k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,729 miles
PASS
Mileage162,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,142 miles
Since last MOT+18,713 miles
PASS
Mileage143,429 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,428 miles
Since last MOT+16,251 miles
PASS
Mileage127,177 miles
Since last MOT+15,425 miles
PASS
Mileage111,752 miles
Since last MOT+14,565 miles
PASS
Mileage97,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,187 miles
Since last MOT+19,764 miles
PASS
Mileage77,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage68,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,968 miles
Since last MOT+10,531 miles
PASS
Mileage58,437 miles
Since last MOT+9,652 miles
PASS
Mileage48,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage39,930 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 UCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 UCE

What car is FV12 UCE?

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

What is the mileage of FV12 UCE?

The last recorded mileage for FV12 UCE was 171,871 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV12 UCE passed its MOT?

FV12 UCE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2025.

Is FV12 UCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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