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FW12 DTU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 107,262 miles on the clock, averaging 6,247 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 DTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,247

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 reading107,262 miles
Reading date
Miles last year591
Average per year6,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FW12 DTU 42k58k74k91k107k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,262 miles
Since last MOT+591 miles
PASS
Mileage106,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,671 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
PASS
Mileage106,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage98,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage89,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,345 miles
PASS
Mileage78,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage72,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage69,026 miles
Since last MOT+14,438 miles
PASS
Mileage54,588 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,417 miles
Since last MOT+12,758 miles
PASS
Mileage41,659 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 DTU
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 DTU

What car is FW12 DTU?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 DTU?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 DTU was 107,262 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 DTU passed its MOT?

FW12 DTU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is FW12 DTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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