1996 AUDI CABRIOLET2.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a highly stable maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT on 11 October 2025 at 113,957 miles showing no defects. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back several years. The record indicates a well-maintained vehicle that has successfully cleared annual inspections without significant mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern confirms this is a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year over its thirty-year lifespan. The data shows very gradual accumulation, such as the 1,672-mile increase between the October 2024 test and the October 2025 test. While low mileage often suggests lighter wear on the drivetrain and suspension, the long intervals between use can sometimes lead to perished rubber components or seized brake calipers. Historical failures appear to be limited to minor, non-mechanical consumables. The 7 October 2023 failure regarding insufficient washer liquid and the 1 May 2017 failure involving a blown nearside front lamp and a damaged nearside rear stop lamp suggest the previous owners addressed basic electrical and fluid maintenance promptly. No issues regarding structural integrity, corrosion, or brake performance have surfaced in the recorded history. A prospective buyer should focus an in-person inspection on age-related degradation rather than mechanical neglect. Given the low annual mileage, I recommend checking all rubber seals, suspension bushes, and coolant hoses for signs of perishing or cracking. It is also prudent to inspect the underside for any surface corrosion that may have developed during periods of inactivity, despite the clean MOT history.