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GV05 DVJ

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 196,901 miles on the clock, averaging 9,077 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 DVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,901
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,077

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,901 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,077
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV05 DVJ 56k91k126k162k197k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,901 miles
Since last MOT+20,342 miles
PASS
Mileage176,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,558 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage167,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage159,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage152,322 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,502 miles
PASS
Mileage146,786 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,781 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage140,043 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage131,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage125,052 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,595 miles
Since last MOT+12,022 miles
PASS
Mileage107,573 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,572 miles
Since last MOT+19,912 miles
PASS
Mileage87,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage81,115 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,954 miles
PASS
Mileage74,152 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage65,702 miles
Since last MOT+10,160 miles
PASS
Mileage55,542 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 DVJ

What car is GV05 DVJ?

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

What is the mileage of GV05 DVJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 DVJ was 196,901 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 DVJ passed its MOT?

GV05 DVJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2023.

Is GV05 DVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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