1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.0L Petrol · UIW 5206
1996 Audi Cabriolet (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 99,469 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UIW 5206 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2023
- 99,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UIW 5206 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Audi Cabriolet (UIW 5206) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
UIW 5206 Mileage History
- 16/12/202197,987 mi
- 15/12/202298,874 mi+887 mi
- 19/12/202298,881 mi+7 mi
- 18/12/202399,469 mi+588 mi
- 18/12/202399,469 mi
Average of roughly 739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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