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SL05 GFU

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 156,531 miles on the clock, averaging 8,592 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 SL05 GFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,531
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
8,592

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,531 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 GFU 46k74k101k129k157k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,531 miles
Since last MOT+10,842 miles
PASS
Mileage145,689 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage138,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage133,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage129,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage125,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage118,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage111,219 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage105,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage99,534 miles
Since last MOT+15,319 miles
PASS
Mileage84,215 miles
Since last MOT+13,323 miles
PASS
Mileage70,892 miles
Since last MOT+12,232 miles
PASS
Mileage58,660 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,641 miles
Since last MOT+12,560 miles
PASS
Mileage46,081 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 GFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 GFU

What car is SL05 GFU?

SL05 GFU is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 GFU?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 GFU was 156,531 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 GFU passed its MOT?

SL05 GFU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2021.

Is SL05 GFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 GFU 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 SL05 GFU?

SL05 GFU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.