1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.6L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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.
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P271 HKN Mileage History
- 24/10/200632,910 mi
- 15/10/200736,812 mi+3,902 mi
- 15/10/200736,812 mi
- 18/10/200843,756 mi+6,944 mi
- 18/10/200843,756 mi
- 24/10/200953,737 mi+9,981 mi
- 31/10/200953,972 mi+235 mi
- 15/03/201160,948 mi+6,976 mi
- 11/04/201160,962 mi+14 mi
- 09/05/201263,201 mi+2,239 mi
- 28/05/201369,690 mi+6,489 mi
- 30/05/201367,692 mi-1,998 mi
- 03/05/201470,714 mi+3,022 mi
- 19/12/201576,580 mi+5,866 mi
- 15/06/201777,601 mi+1,021 mi
- 16/06/201777,601 mi
- 26/01/202478,402 mi+801 mi
- 26/01/202478,402 mi
- 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
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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