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GU05 VUS

2005 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 164,074 miles on the clock, averaging 7,448 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU05 VUS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,448

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,074 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU05 VUS 32k65k98k131k164k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage161,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage157,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage152,988 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage149,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,494 miles
PASS
Mileage143,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,577 miles
Since last MOT+10,123 miles
PASS
Mileage133,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage124,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage122,217 miles
Since last MOT+11,999 miles
PASS
Mileage110,218 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,884 miles
Since last MOT+15,794 miles
PASS
Mileage94,090 miles
Since last MOT+16,055 miles
PASS
Mileage78,035 miles
Since last MOT+11,327 miles
PASS
Mileage66,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage58,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage49,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage40,278 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
PASS
Mileage32,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,096 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GU05 VUS

What car is GU05 VUS?

GU05 VUS is a grey Audi A3, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GU05 VUS?

The last recorded mileage for GU05 VUS was 164,074 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU05 VUS passed its MOT?

GU05 VUS has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is GU05 VUS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU05 VUS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GU05 VUS?

GU05 VUS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.