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FW12 BVD

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 84,411 miles on the clock, averaging 5,395 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 BVD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,411
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
5,395

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 reading84,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,214
Average per year5,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FW12 BVD 29k43k56k70k84k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage81,197 miles
Since last MOT+11,574 miles
PASS
Mileage69,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,623 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage61,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage55,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage51,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage48,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage45,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage38,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,323 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage33,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage28,532 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 BVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 BVD

What car is FW12 BVD?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 BVD?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 BVD was 84,411 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 BVD passed its MOT?

FW12 BVD has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is FW12 BVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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