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SO55 GFA

2005 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 140,149 miles on the clock, averaging 7,441 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 SO55 GFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,441

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 reading140,149 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year7,441
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO55 GFA 42k66k91k116k140k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,149 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,141 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage135,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage131,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage128,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage123,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage117,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage109,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage101,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,342 miles
PASS
Mileage94,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage85,278 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage77,068 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage66,372 miles
Since last MOT+12,962 miles
PASS
Mileage53,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,593 miles
PASS
Mileage41,817 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SO55 GFA

What car is SO55 GFA?

SO55 GFA is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO55 GFA?

The last recorded mileage for SO55 GFA was 140,149 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO55 GFA passed its MOT?

SO55 GFA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2022.

Is SO55 GFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 GFA 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 SO55 GFA?

SO55 GFA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.