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FW12 DZU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 157,201 miles on the clock, averaging 10,279 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 DZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2015
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,279

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,201 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,222
Average per year10,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FW12 DZU 43k72k100k129k157k '15'26'20

Check FW12 DZU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,201 miles
Since last MOT+26,222 miles
PASS
Mileage130,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,904 miles
PASS
Mileage129,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage121,587 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage114,322 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,321 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage105,012 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage97,824 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage89,040 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,921 miles
Since last MOT+15,577 miles
PASS
Mileage73,344 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage65,810 miles
Since last MOT+10,491 miles
PASS
Mileage55,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage53,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage43,253 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 DZU
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 DZU

What car is FW12 DZU?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 DZU?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 DZU was 157,201 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 DZU passed its MOT?

FW12 DZU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2026.

Is FW12 DZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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