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HF54 MWO

2005 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Cabriolet77,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 MWO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 115,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear light on

Pass 30 Jan 2025 115,364 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

brake pad wear light on

Fail 23 Jan 2025 115,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear light on

Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,940 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 113,940 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,471 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,844 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 101,844 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,541 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 91,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front (Suspension arm ball joint creaking)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,408 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 85,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,882 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blades smeary

Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,880 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,625 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 75,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,118 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,078 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroding

all tyres perishing and wearing low

both front lower ball joint gaitors perishing

chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,603 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,519 miles

both front lower front arm ball joint dust covers starting to perish

both front tyre valves perishing

both rear tyres getting low

slight oil leak?

spare tyre getting low

Fail 5 Feb 2013 63,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower front arm ball joint dust covers starting to perish

both front tyre valves perishing

both rear tyres getting low

slight oil leak?

spare tyre getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,736 miles

chips in front windscreen

oil leak ?

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,715 miles

cracks in front windscreen

oil leak ?

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,284 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres getting low 2.5mm

Pass 7 Feb 2009 41,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,897 miles

f/o/s tyre isnt extra load

Fail 8 Feb 2008 30,897 miles

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

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

f/o/s & r/n/s tyres are not extra load rated

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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HF54 MWO is a 2005 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 77,472 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF54 MWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF54 MWO registered?

HF54 MWO is a 2005 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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