1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.6L Petrol · P2 CSL

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, showing a consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent inspection on 14 August 2025 at 33,378 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes, suggesting the owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevents immediate mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,151 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between October 2020 and December 2021, where the car covered only 750 miles in fourteen months. Since the December 2021 test, usage has remained minimal, with only 352 miles recorded between the July and August 2024 tests. While this low mileage reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of age-related degradation such as perished rubber, fluid breakdown, and corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to long-term sitting. The failure in December 2021 due to ineffective windscreen wipers at 33,026 miles was a minor consumable issue that was quickly rectified. Given the age and low use, a thorough check of the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches is essential, as rust often accumulates regardless of mileage driven. Inspect the brake calipers for seized pistons and examine the suspension bushes for cracking, as these parts often dry out when a vehicle remains stationary for long periods.