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GY05 DTO

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 172,681 miles on the clock, averaging 9,960 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 GY05 DTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,960

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 reading172,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year153
Average per year9,960
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 DTO 38k72k105k139k173k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,681 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage166,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage161,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage154,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,873 miles
PASS
Mileage144,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage139,335 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,332 miles
Since last MOT+19,511 miles
PASS
Mileage119,821 miles
Since last MOT+12,312 miles
PASS
Mileage107,509 miles
Since last MOT+13,381 miles
PASS
Mileage94,128 miles
Since last MOT+13,596 miles
PASS
Mileage80,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,532 miles
Since last MOT+53,388 miles
PASS
Mileage27,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,144 miles
PASS
Mileage64,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,435 miles
PASS
Mileage52,906 miles
Since last MOT+14,614 miles
PASS
Mileage38,292 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 DTO

What car is GY05 DTO?

GY05 DTO is a silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 DTO?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 DTO was 172,681 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 DTO passed its MOT?

GY05 DTO has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2021.

Is GY05 DTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 DTO 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 GY05 DTO?

GY05 DTO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.