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GV54 VUL

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 151,579 miles on the clock, averaging 6,855 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 GV54 VUL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,855

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,230
Average per year6,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV54 VUL 28k59k90k121k152k '07'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,230 miles
PASS
Mileage145,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage135,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,587 miles
PASS
Mileage126,041 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
PASS
Mileage125,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage121,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage117,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage111,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage103,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage95,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage88,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage84,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage71,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,888 miles
PASS
Mileage63,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage55,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,581 miles
PASS
Mileage46,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage38,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage27,910 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,852 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VUL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GV54 VUL

What car is GV54 VUL?

GV54 VUL is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV54 VUL?

The last recorded mileage for GV54 VUL was 151,579 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV54 VUL passed its MOT?

GV54 VUL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is GV54 VUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV54 VUL 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 GV54 VUL?

GV54 VUL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.