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GV05 BNU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 124,681 miles on the clock, averaging 5,148 miles per year, below 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 GV05 BNU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,148

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,887
Average per year5,148
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV05 BNU 32k55k78k101k125k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage120,794 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
PASS
Mileage113,884 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage108,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage104,626 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,619 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage101,391 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage97,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage92,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage88,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage82,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
PASS
Mileage77,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage72,278 miles
Since last MOT+5,457 miles
PASS
Mileage66,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,224 miles
PASS
Mileage54,498 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage47,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,477 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage42,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage38,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage31,607 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 BNU

What car is GV05 BNU?

GV05 BNU is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 BNU?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 BNU was 124,681 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 BNU passed its MOT?

GV05 BNU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is GV05 BNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 BNU 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 GV05 BNU?

GV05 BNU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.