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FW12 FDD

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 148,054 miles on the clock, averaging 8,563 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 FDD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2016
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,563

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,563
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FW12 FDD 60k82k104k126k148k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,054 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,634 miles
PASS
Mileage140,416 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage132,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage123,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage115,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,167 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage107,103 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage97,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,783 miles
Since last MOT+13,931 miles
PASS
Mileage83,852 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage75,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage68,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage60,301 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 FDD
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 FDD

What car is FW12 FDD?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 FDD?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 FDD was 148,054 miles, recorded on 9 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 FDD passed its MOT?

FW12 FDD has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2026.

Is FW12 FDD ULEZ compliant?

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

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