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GV08 EAR

2009 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
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 2009 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 127,097 miles on the clock, averaging 8,262 miles per year, around 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 GV08 EAR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,262

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV08 EAR 15k43k71k99k127k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,097 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage120,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage115,083 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage108,468 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage104,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage100,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage93,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,446 miles
PASS
Mileage83,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage78,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage72,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,881 miles
PASS
Mileage61,242 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage54,040 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,287 miles
PASS
Mileage44,752 miles
Since last MOT+14,530 miles
PASS
Mileage30,222 miles
Since last MOT+15,348 miles
PASS
Mileage14,874 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GV08 EAR

What car is GV08 EAR?

GV08 EAR is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2009.

What is the mileage of GV08 EAR?

The last recorded mileage for GV08 EAR was 127,097 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV08 EAR passed its MOT?

GV08 EAR has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.

Is GV08 EAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV08 EAR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV08 EAR?

GV08 EAR is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.