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M500 RBK

2005 Audi Convertible

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,083 mi
Last recorded128,083 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi Convertible77,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RBK
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,083 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 128,083 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,755 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 120,755 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/40R1895y kumo on at the moe (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 116,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,775 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 108,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear position light incorrect bulb too bright

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,856 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracks. advise replace asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 99,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracks. advise replace asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,968 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,297 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,174 miles

Bulb warning light illuminated but all lights functional

Engine covers & Under trays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside washer jet partially blocked but still sufficient

Spare tyre defective cords exposed ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,174 miles

Spare tyre defective cords exposed ()

Bulb warning light illuminated but all lights functional

Engine covers & Under trays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside washer jet partially blocked but still sufficient

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 55,236 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,315 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 47,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,527 miles

front brakes reqd in 5000 mile approx

Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes reqd in 5000 mile approx

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,291 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,828 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,056 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 25,056 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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M500 RBK is a 2005 Audi Convertible in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 77,084 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 Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M500 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Audi Convertible is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M500 RBK is a 2005 Audi Convertible, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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