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GV55 JLX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 188,654 miles on the clock, averaging 12,475 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 GV55 JLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,654
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,475

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,654 miles
Reading date
Miles last year284
Average per year12,475
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV55 JLX 27k68k108k148k189k '08'21'15

Check GV55 JLX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,654 miles
Since last MOT+284 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,370 miles
Since last MOT+11,829 miles
PASS
Mileage176,541 miles
Since last MOT+11,089 miles
PASS
Mileage165,452 miles
Since last MOT+14,152 miles
PASS
Mileage151,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,300 miles
Since last MOT+13,904 miles
PASS
Mileage137,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,396 miles
Since last MOT+16,548 miles
PASS
Mileage120,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,848 miles
Since last MOT+6,733 miles
PASS
Mileage114,115 miles
Since last MOT+11,062 miles
PASS
Mileage103,053 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,052 miles
Since last MOT+17,492 miles
PASS
Mileage85,560 miles
Since last MOT+403 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,157 miles
Since last MOT+12,248 miles
PASS
Mileage72,909 miles
Since last MOT+14,137 miles
PASS
Mileage58,772 miles
Since last MOT+21,098 miles
PASS
Mileage37,674 miles
Since last MOT+10,221 miles
PASS
Mileage27,453 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 JLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GV55 JLX

What car is GV55 JLX?

GV55 JLX is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV55 JLX?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 JLX was 188,654 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 JLX passed its MOT?

GV55 JLX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2021.

Is GV55 JLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV55 JLX 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 GV55 JLX?

GV55 JLX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.