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LM05 GPU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
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 2005 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 159,306 miles on the clock, averaging 7,595 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 LM05 GPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,595

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,306 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 GPU 27k60k93k126k159k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage154,883 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage145,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage140,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage137,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage134,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage129,362 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,971 miles
PASS
Mileage121,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,959 miles
PASS
Mileage117,380 miles
Since last MOT+15,736 miles
PASS
Mileage101,644 miles
Since last MOT+16,768 miles
PASS
Mileage84,876 miles
Since last MOT+15,578 miles
PASS
Mileage69,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage64,726 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage57,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage49,150 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,148 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage40,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage35,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage30,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,593 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 GPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 GPU

What car is LM05 GPU?

LM05 GPU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 GPU?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 GPU was 159,306 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 GPU passed its MOT?

LM05 GPU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.

Is LM05 GPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM05 GPU 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 LM05 GPU?

LM05 GPU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.