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GV05 DDN

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 208,909 miles on the clock, averaging 16,167 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 GV05 DDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,909
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
16,167

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 reading208,909 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year16,167
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV05 DDN 44k85k126k168k209k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,909 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,908 miles
Since last MOT+15,774 miles
PASS
Mileage193,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,134 miles
Since last MOT+17,991 miles
PASS
Mileage175,143 miles
Since last MOT+12,978 miles
PASS
Mileage162,165 miles
Since last MOT+19,483 miles
PASS
Mileage142,682 miles
Since last MOT+17,824 miles
PASS
Mileage124,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,858 miles
Since last MOT+12,945 miles
PASS
Mileage111,913 miles
Since last MOT+14,488 miles
PASS
Mileage97,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,425 miles
Since last MOT+19,279 miles
PASS
Mileage78,146 miles
Since last MOT+23,517 miles
PASS
Mileage54,629 miles
Since last MOT+10,562 miles
PASS
Mileage44,067 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DDN
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 DDN

What car is GV05 DDN?

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

What is the mileage of GV05 DDN?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 DDN was 208,909 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 DDN passed its MOT?

GV05 DDN has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2018.

Is GV05 DDN ULEZ compliant?

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

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