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GL55 FDA

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 149,341 miles on the clock, averaging 10,347 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for GL55 FDA

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,347

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 reading149,341 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,347
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL55 FDA 66k87k108k129k149k '08'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage143,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage138,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,243 miles
PASS
Mileage131,135 miles
Since last MOT+16,585 miles
PASS
Mileage114,550 miles
Since last MOT+12,447 miles
PASS
Mileage102,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage92,079 miles
Since last MOT+10,374 miles
PASS
Mileage81,705 miles
Since last MOT+15,484 miles
PASS
Mileage66,221 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FDA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GL55 FDA

What car is GL55 FDA?

GL55 FDA is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GL55 FDA?

The last recorded mileage for GL55 FDA was 149,341 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL55 FDA passed its MOT?

GL55 FDA has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2016.

Is GL55 FDA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL55 FDA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL55 FDA?

GL55 FDA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.