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GP05 VBX

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 206,670 miles on the clock, averaging 19,229 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 GP05 VBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,670
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
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
19,229

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 reading206,670 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,398
Average per year19,229
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP05 VBX 68k103k137k172k207k '08'15'10

Check GP05 VBX

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,670 miles
Since last MOT+25,398 miles
PASS
Mileage181,272 miles
Since last MOT+16,940 miles
PASS
Mileage164,332 miles
Since last MOT+15,801 miles
PASS
Mileage148,531 miles
Since last MOT+18,497 miles
PASS
Mileage130,034 miles
Since last MOT+16,720 miles
PASS
Mileage113,314 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,298 miles
Since last MOT+20,298 miles
PASS
Mileage93,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,000 miles
Since last MOT+24,847 miles
PASS
Mileage68,153 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GP05 VBX

What car is GP05 VBX?

GP05 VBX is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP05 VBX?

The last recorded mileage for GP05 VBX was 206,670 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP05 VBX passed its MOT?

GP05 VBX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2015.

Is GP05 VBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP05 VBX 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 GP05 VBX?

GP05 VBX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.