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MJ05 GBU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 83,984 miles on the clock, averaging 11,150 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 MJ05 GBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
11,150

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading83,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,214
Average per year11,150
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ05 GBU 73k75k78k81k84k '08'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,214 miles
PASS
Mileage72,770 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,624 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 GBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 GBU

What car is MJ05 GBU?

MJ05 GBU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 GBU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 GBU was 83,984 miles, recorded on 1 May 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 GBU passed its MOT?

MJ05 GBU has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 May 2009.

Is MJ05 GBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ05 GBU 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 MJ05 GBU?

MJ05 GBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.