1997 Audi Cabriolet 2.6L Petrol · R43 KOJ
1997 Audi Cabriolet (2.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 136,246 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R43 KOJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 136,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R43 KOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi Cabriolet (R43 KOJ) between August 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Direction indicator missing central wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R43 KOJ Mileage History
- 04/08/200669,187 mi
- 04/08/200669,187 mi
- 02/08/200779,530 mi+10,343 mi
- 20/08/200883,867 mi+4,337 mi
- 05/08/200992,180 mi+8,313 mi
- 24/08/2010100,226 mi+8,046 mi
- 24/08/2010100,226 mi
- 05/08/2011104,581 mi+4,355 mi
- 03/04/2013108,149 mi+3,568 mi
- 29/03/2014111,211 mi+3,062 mi
- 29/03/2014111,212 mi+1 mi
- 06/03/2015111,925 mi+713 mi
- 09/03/2015111,927 mi+2 mi
- 15/02/2016114,370 mi+2,443 mi
- 15/02/2016114,370 mi
- 17/02/2017115,382 mi+1,012 mi
- 14/02/2018119,950 mi+4,568 mi
- 01/04/2019122,659 mi+2,709 mi
- 19/06/2020124,144 mi+1,485 mi
- 09/06/2021125,049 mi+905 mi
- 20/06/2022126,416 mi+1,367 mi
- 12/06/2023128,421 mi+2,005 mi
- 16/06/2023128,422 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2024129,644 mi+1,222 mi
- 24/06/2024129,645 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2025131,874 mi+2,229 mi
- 18/06/2025131,874 mi
- 16/06/2026136,246 mi+4,372 mi
Average of roughly 3,376 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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