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GV05 DEU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 232,948 miles on the clock, averaging 15,397 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 DEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
232,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
15,397

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 reading232,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,299
Average per year15,397
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV05 DEU 50k95k141k187k233k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage232,948 miles
Since last MOT+9,299 miles
PASS
Mileage223,649 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,694 miles
Since last MOT+11,166 miles
PASS
Mileage212,528 miles
Since last MOT+17,128 miles
PASS
Mileage195,400 miles
Since last MOT+21,455 miles
PASS
Mileage173,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,945 miles
Since last MOT+9,905 miles
PASS
Mileage164,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,040 miles
Since last MOT+14,125 miles
PASS
Mileage149,915 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,912 miles
Since last MOT+14,807 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,105 miles
Since last MOT+18,335 miles
PASS
Mileage116,770 miles
Since last MOT+16,562 miles
PASS
Mileage100,208 miles
Since last MOT+16,928 miles
PASS
Mileage83,280 miles
Since last MOT+17,533 miles
PASS
Mileage65,747 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,744 miles
Since last MOT+16,093 miles
PASS
Mileage49,651 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DEU
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 DEU

What car is GV05 DEU?

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

What is the mileage of GV05 DEU?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 DEU was 232,948 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 DEU passed its MOT?

GV05 DEU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2020.

Is GV05 DEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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