AUDI CABRIOLET1997 · 2.6L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a lack of documented testing for nearly a decade. The last recorded MOT took place in August 2016 at 11,059 miles, where the vehicle passed after addressing several critical failures. Since there are no records whatsoever following 2016, there is no verified evidence of the current mechanical or structural integrity of the car. The maintenance trend prior to the final test showed a pattern of reactive repairs, where multiple components were only addressed after failing to meet safety standards. The mileage data presents a significant discrepancy in usage patterns. Between June 2013 at 107,361 miles and March 2015 at 109,589 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 2,200 miles in two years. However, the record from August 2016 lists only 11,059 miles, suggesting either a massive clerical error in the mileage entry or an odometer rollback. If the low mileage figure is accurate, the vehicle has sat stationary for vast periods, which typically leads to the degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and brake corrosion regardless of the low distance driven. A buyer must inspect the vehicle for recurring suspension and steering issues, as the history repeatedly flagged excessive play in the steering rack, split gaiters, and worn anti-roll bar ball joints. The offside rear wheel bearing showed a persistent trend across multiple years, indicating a failure to perform a permanent fix. Furthermore, the failure of the Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp to illuminate in every single test since 2015 is a serious safety concern that remains unresolved. Given the long gap since the last inspection, the deteriorated brake hoses and shock absorber bushes noted in 2015 must be thoroughly checked for perished rubber and cracking.