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FW12 FDE

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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 123,299 miles on the clock, averaging 7,647 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 FDE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,647

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 reading123,299 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year7,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FW12 FDE 40k61k81k102k123k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,299 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage119,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage114,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage108,913 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage104,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage98,696 miles
Since last MOT+20,976 miles
PASS
Mileage77,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage73,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage69,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage62,251 miles
Since last MOT+10,432 miles
PASS
Mileage51,819 miles
Since last MOT+12,249 miles
PASS
Mileage39,570 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 FDE
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 FDE

What car is FW12 FDE?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 FDE?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 FDE was 123,299 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 FDE passed its MOT?

FW12 FDE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2026.

Is FW12 FDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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