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MT61 VLP

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 151,434 miles on the clock, averaging 5,212 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for MT61 VLP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,434
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2016
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,212

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,434 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,257
Average per year5,212
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT61 VLP 100k113k126k139k151k '16'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,434 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage146,177 miles
Since last MOT+258 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage139,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage135,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage126,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage121,434 miles
Since last MOT+12,936 miles
PASS
Mileage108,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage106,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage100,181 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 VLP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About MT61 VLP

What car is MT61 VLP?

MT61 VLP is an black Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MT61 VLP?

The last recorded mileage for MT61 VLP was 151,434 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT61 VLP passed its MOT?

MT61 VLP has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2026.

Is MT61 VLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT61 VLP 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 MT61 VLP?

MT61 VLP is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.