Vehicle summary
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 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 179,788 miles on the clock, averaging 9,789 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 OW05 GCZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,788 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 135 |
| Average per year | 9,789 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Audi A3
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW05 GCZ |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OW05 GCZ
What car is OW05 GCZ?
OW05 GCZ is an blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OW05 GCZ?
The last recorded mileage for OW05 GCZ was 179,788 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW05 GCZ passed its MOT?
OW05 GCZ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2022.
Is OW05 GCZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW05 GCZ 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 OW05 GCZ?
OW05 GCZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.