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L17 TSH

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,150 mi
Last recorded133,150 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 TSH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 132,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 132,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 129,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,234 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 127,234 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,046 miles

general under side corrosion to suspension components

Fail 10 Apr 2017 125,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak from pressure switch ()

general under side corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 120,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 119,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,319 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 116,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 112,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 107,782 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 107,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 106,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 105,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 105,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 100,418 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,334 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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L17 TSH is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 101,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L17 TSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 TSH registered?

L17 TSH is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is L17 TSH safe to buy?

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