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FW12 MTU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 147,947 miles on the clock, averaging 11,360 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 MTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,360

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,694
Average per year11,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FW12 MTU 66k87k107k128k148k '15'22'19

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage143,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage133,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,082 miles
PASS
Mileage121,006 miles
Since last MOT+355 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,651 miles
Since last MOT+13,823 miles
PASS
Mileage106,828 miles
Since last MOT+15,291 miles
PASS
Mileage91,537 miles
Since last MOT+11,573 miles
PASS
Mileage79,964 miles
Since last MOT+13,732 miles
PASS
Mileage66,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,232 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 MTU
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 MTU

What car is FW12 MTU?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 MTU?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 MTU was 147,947 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 MTU passed its MOT?

FW12 MTU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2022.

Is FW12 MTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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