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M526 YWY

1995 Audi Coupe

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

253,603 mi
Last recorded253,603 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Audi Coupe122,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM526 YWY
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 253,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 252,049 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 250,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 248,482 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 246,646 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 246,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 243,901 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 240,875 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 237,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 237,714 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre well worn on inside edge of tread

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn bald on inside edge of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2016 234,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 234,399 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 228,612 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

gearbox has an oil leak

nearside and offside front brake flexis cracked

nearside and offside front outer c.v gaitors cracked and perished

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 16 Dec 2015 228,548 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

fuel lines corroded

gearbox has an oil leak

nearside and offside front brake flexis cracked

nearside and offside front outer c.v gaitors cracked and perished

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 8 Dec 2014 223,305 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Drivers wiper blade split but still cleans the screen effectively

Engine oil cooler has water leak

Engine sump damaged resulting in oil leak

Exhaust system corroded but still intact

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 223,305 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Drivers wiper blade split but still cleans the screen effectively

Engine oil cooler has water leak

Engine sump damaged resulting in oil leak

Exhaust system corroded but still intact

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 216,977 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 216,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 210,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 201,850 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 193,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 184,193 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 175,545 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 168,930 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r bumper slightly insecure

slight blow from front to centre joint

Fail 12 Nov 2007 168,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level close to min

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r bumper slightly insecure

slight blow from front to centre joint

Pass 20 Nov 2006 165,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 160,755 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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M526 YWY is a 1995 Audi Coupe in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1995 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 122,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M526 YWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Audi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M526 YWY registered?

M526 YWY is a 1995 Audi Coupe, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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