AUDI CABRIOLET1997 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred repairs regarding rubber components and corrosion. The most recent test in April 2026 at 107,966 miles passed, yet it again flagged slight deterioration on all four brake hoses. This follows a recurring cycle where these hoses were noted as advisories in 2024 and 2025, suggesting that the owner only addresses these components once they approach a point of failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 29 years old, the recorded mileage of 107,966 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. The data shows very consistent, low-interval usage, with only 769 miles covered between April 2024 and April 2025 tests, and another 291 miles prior to the April 2026 test. This low mileage explains the accelerated material degradation of rubber parts like brake hoses and CV boots, which suffer from age and environmental exposure rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough in-person inspection of the braking system and fuel lines. The persistent deterioration of the brake hoses across three years indicates a systemic failure of rubber components throughout the chassis. Furthermore, the history shows a leaking fuel pipe in 2025 and corrosion in the pipes in 2024, necessitating a close check of the entire fuel system to ensure no hidden leaks remain after the previous repairs. Structural integrity and suspension components should also be scrutinized, specifically the front sub-frame and exhaust system. The tester flagged worn pins or bushes on the sub-frame in 2025, alongside persistent corrosion in the exhaust silencer across multiple years. Given the age of the vehicle, the buyer should verify that the repairs to the steering column top bearing and track rod ends noted in 2025 have been completed effectively rather than just patched.