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GV05 XUF

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 163,681 miles on the clock, averaging 9,887 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 XUF

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,887

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 reading163,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,202
Average per year9,887
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV05 XUF 53k80k108k136k164k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,681 miles
Since last MOT+11,202 miles
PASS
Mileage152,479 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage145,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage138,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage130,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,576 miles
PASS
Mileage120,948 miles
Since last MOT+11,454 miles
PASS
Mileage109,494 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage100,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage91,251 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage82,097 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,083 miles
Since last MOT+13,513 miles
PASS
Mileage68,570 miles
Since last MOT+15,871 miles
PASS
Mileage52,699 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
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 XUF

What car is GV05 XUF?

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

What is the mileage of GV05 XUF?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 XUF was 163,681 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 XUF passed its MOT?

GV05 XUF has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2019.

Is GV05 XUF ULEZ compliant?

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

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