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1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.6L Petrol · P271 HKN

P271 HKN

1996 Audi Cabriolet (2.6L, petrol). First registered 07/11/1996. Recorded mileage 80,189 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI CABRIOLET
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/03/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
80,189 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2598cc

P271 HKN Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2025
  • 80,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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P271 HKN Mileage History

  1. 24/10/200632,910 mi
  2. 15/10/200736,812 mi+3,902 mi
  3. 15/10/200736,812 mi
  4. 18/10/200843,756 mi+6,944 mi
  5. 18/10/200843,756 mi
  6. 24/10/200953,737 mi+9,981 mi
  7. 31/10/200953,972 mi+235 mi
  8. 15/03/201160,948 mi+6,976 mi
  9. 11/04/201160,962 mi+14 mi
  10. 09/05/201263,201 mi+2,239 mi
  11. 28/05/201369,690 mi+6,489 mi
  12. 30/05/201367,692 mi-1,998 mi
  13. 03/05/201470,714 mi+3,022 mi
  14. 19/12/201576,580 mi+5,866 mi
  15. 15/06/201777,601 mi+1,021 mi
  16. 16/06/201777,601 mi
  17. 26/01/202478,402 mi+801 mi
  18. 26/01/202478,402 mi
  19. 02/03/202580,189 mi+1,787 mi

Average of roughly 2,576 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P271 HKN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 18:48
MOT Analysis

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

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi Cabriolet (P271 HKN) between October 2006 and March 2025.

The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 02 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)”.

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