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MOT Valid

1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.6L Petrol · N140 BKK

N140 BKK

1996 Audi Cabriolet (2.6L, petrol). First registered 17/01/1996. Recorded mileage 49,788 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.

Make & Model
AUDI CABRIOLET
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status
Valid until 11/03/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
49,788 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

An uncommonly clean roadworthiness record defines this vehicle, with a consistent streak of passes and a complete absence of advisories over the last four years. This stable trend is confirmed by the most recent clean pass on 10 March 2026, indicating a car that currently meets all DVSA safety and emissions standards without any recorded defects. The recorded mileage of 49,788 miles is remarkably low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,660 miles per annum. Such a low accumulation rate suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods in limited use, which typically results in minimal wear on the drivetrain, engine internals, and suspension components compared to a high-mileage example of the same era. Because the MOT history is devoid of any recorded failures or advisories, there are no specific mechanical defects such as suspension bush wear, brake line corrosion, or exhaust leaks flagged for immediate attention. The absence of these common age-related failures in the DVSA data provides a high level of confidence in the vehicle's current structural integrity and basic mechanical health. During a physical inspection and test drive, focus should remain on the operational fluidity of the convertible roof mechanism and the condition of the weather seals, as these are critical to the vehicle's utility and are not always detailed in a standard MOT pass. Listen for any unusual knocks or rattles from the interior trim and feel for any hesitation in the drivetrain during acceleration to ensure the low-mileage components remain supple and functional.

N140 BKK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
  • 49,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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N140 BKK Mileage History

  1. 07/03/202349,679 mi
  2. 07/02/202449,688 mi+9 mi
  3. 07/02/202449,688 mi
  4. 12/03/202549,764 mi+76 mi
  5. 10/03/202649,788 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N140 BKK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi Cabriolet (N140 BKK) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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