CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS05 ERV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,117 mi
Last recorded166,117 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ERV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 166,117 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 150,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses frosted

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

engine noisy

knock heard from osf but no play found during test by hand

Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn low

both headlamp lenses frosted

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn & corroded

oil leak

osf upper rear arm bush splitting

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2016 142,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both front tyres worn low

both headlamp lenses frosted

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn & corroded

oil leak

osf upper rear arm bush splitting

rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 132,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 124,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 101,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 101,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

ecm light on

Pass 7 May 2010 92,943 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 92,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 84,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 May 2009 84,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2008 72,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS05 ERV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS05 ERV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS05 ERV?

You can check the full history of LS05 ERV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS05 ERV registered?

LS05 ERV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is LS05 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 ERV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS05 ERV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS05 ERV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.