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GV05 XUE

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 104,296 miles on the clock, averaging 6,880 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 XUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,880

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,477
Average per year6,880
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV05 XUE 42k57k73k89k104k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,296 miles
Since last MOT+10,477 miles
PASS
Mileage93,819 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage84,604 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,531 miles
Since last MOT+10,271 miles
PASS
Mileage74,260 miles
Since last MOT+384 miles
PASS
Mileage73,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage68,178 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage60,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage55,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage50,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage45,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage41,576 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
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 XUE

What car is GV05 XUE?

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

What is the mileage of GV05 XUE?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 XUE was 104,296 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 XUE passed its MOT?

GV05 XUE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2017.

Is GV05 XUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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