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GP54 DZU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 172,097 miles on the clock, averaging 9,404 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 GP54 DZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,404

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 reading172,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year177
Average per year9,404
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP54 DZU 61k89k116k144k172k '07'19'15

Check GP54 DZU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,097 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,595 miles
PASS
Mileage162,325 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,323 miles
Since last MOT+9,687 miles
PASS
Mileage152,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,636 miles
Since last MOT+12,783 miles
PASS
Mileage139,853 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage124,365 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage117,541 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage111,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage105,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage90,933 miles
Since last MOT+10,040 miles
PASS
Mileage80,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,603 miles
PASS
Mileage73,290 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage60,667 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 DZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GP54 DZU

What car is GP54 DZU?

GP54 DZU is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP54 DZU?

The last recorded mileage for GP54 DZU was 172,097 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP54 DZU passed its MOT?

GP54 DZU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2019.

Is GP54 DZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP54 DZU 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 GP54 DZU?

GP54 DZU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.