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FW12 CAO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 95,745 miles on the clock, averaging 6,438 miles per year, below 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 FW12 CAO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,438

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,850
Average per year6,438
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FW12 CAO 25k43k60k78k96k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage90,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage86,180 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,178 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage79,858 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage73,311 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage65,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage56,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage51,165 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage43,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,327 miles
PASS
Mileage37,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage30,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage25,229 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 CAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFW — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About FW12 CAO

What car is FW12 CAO?

FW12 CAO is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FW12 CAO?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 CAO was 95,745 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 CAO passed its MOT?

FW12 CAO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2026.

Is FW12 CAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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