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FW12 HLU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 159,043 miles on the clock, averaging 9,282 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 HLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,282

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,282
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FW12 HLU 65k88k112k135k159k '15'25'22

Check FW12 HLU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,043 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage152,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage146,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,531 miles
Since last MOT+11,079 miles
PASS
Mileage135,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage126,065 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage120,429 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage113,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage105,011 miles
Since last MOT+11,450 miles
PASS
Mileage93,561 miles
Since last MOT+28,917 miles
PASS
Mileage64,644 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 HLU
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 HLU

What car is FW12 HLU?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 HLU?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 HLU was 159,043 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 HLU passed its MOT?

FW12 HLU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.

Is FW12 HLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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