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FW12 HLD

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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 167,579 miles on the clock, averaging 11,508 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 HLD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
167,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2015
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,508

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 reading167,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,161
Average per year11,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FW12 HLD 44k75k106k137k168k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage160,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage158,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage156,235 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,224 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage152,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage144,925 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,921 miles
Since last MOT+13,719 miles
PASS
Mileage131,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,202 miles
Since last MOT+20,370 miles
PASS
Mileage110,832 miles
Since last MOT+12,143 miles
PASS
Mileage98,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage92,111 miles
Since last MOT+36,697 miles
PASS
Mileage55,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,257 miles
PASS
Mileage44,157 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 HLD
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 HLD

What car is FW12 HLD?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 HLD?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 HLD was 167,579 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 HLD passed its MOT?

FW12 HLD has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.

Is FW12 HLD ULEZ compliant?

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

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