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GP55 XBD

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 207,120 miles on the clock, averaging 10,230 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 GP55 XBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,230

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,120 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP55 XBD 90k120k149k178k207k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,120 miles
PASS
Mileage319,509 miles
Since last MOT+125,872 miles
PASS
Mileage193,637 miles
FAIL
Mileage311,602 miles
Since last MOT+119,560 miles
PASS
Mileage192,042 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage187,001 miles
Since last MOT+16,746 miles
PASS
Mileage170,255 miles
Since last MOT+17,117 miles
PASS
Mileage153,138 miles
Since last MOT+18,972 miles
PASS
Mileage134,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,166 miles
Since last MOT+19,411 miles
PASS
Mileage114,755 miles
Since last MOT+592 miles
PASS
Mileage114,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage105,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage102,983 miles
Since last MOT+12,497 miles
PASS
Mileage90,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,486 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 XBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GP55 XBD

What car is GP55 XBD?

GP55 XBD is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP55 XBD?

The last recorded mileage for GP55 XBD was 207,120 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP55 XBD passed its MOT?

GP55 XBD has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2020.

Is GP55 XBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP55 XBD 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 GP55 XBD?

GP55 XBD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.