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FW12 PYL

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 210,375 miles on the clock, averaging 14,950 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for FW12 PYL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
210,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,950

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading210,375 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FW12 PYL 50k90k130k170k210k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,375 miles
Since last MOT+29,396 miles
PASS
Mileage180,979 miles
Since last MOT+20,269 miles
PASS
Mileage160,710 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,656 miles
Since last MOT+13,951 miles
PASS
Mileage146,705 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,704 miles
Since last MOT+13,934 miles
PASS
Mileage132,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,770 miles
Since last MOT+10,640 miles
PASS
Mileage122,130 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage111,563 miles
Since last MOT+17,929 miles
PASS
Mileage93,634 miles
Since last MOT+19,279 miles
PASS
Mileage74,355 miles
Since last MOT+24,758 miles
PASS
Mileage49,597 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,595 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 PYL
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 PYL

What car is FW12 PYL?

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

What is the mileage of FW12 PYL?

The last recorded mileage for FW12 PYL was 210,375 miles, recorded on 14 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FW12 PYL passed its MOT?

FW12 PYL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2026.

Is FW12 PYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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