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FW12 BPE

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 171,461 miles on the clock, averaging 13,292 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 BPE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,292

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 reading171,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,649
Average per year13,292
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FW12 BPE 26k63k99k135k171k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,461 miles
Since last MOT+14,649 miles
PASS
Mileage156,812 miles
Since last MOT+12,849 miles
PASS
Mileage143,963 miles
Since last MOT+13,074 miles
PASS
Mileage130,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,889 miles
Since last MOT+15,802 miles
PASS
Mileage115,087 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,026 miles
Since last MOT+20,876 miles
PASS
Mileage94,150 miles
Since last MOT+11,639 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,511 miles
Since last MOT+16,651 miles
PASS
Mileage65,860 miles
Since last MOT+17,156 miles
PASS
Mileage48,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage40,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage32,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage26,346 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 BPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFW — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FW12 BPE

What car is FW12 BPE?

FW12 BPE is an black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FW12 BPE?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 BPE was 171,461 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 BPE passed its MOT?

FW12 BPE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2026.

Is FW12 BPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FW12 BPE 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 FW12 BPE?

FW12 BPE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.