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M898 LYY

1995 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,687 mi
Last recorded37,687 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Audi A2118,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 LYY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 37,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 35,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,827 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 33,752 miles

covers fitted

perishing to all four tyres

vehicle has been stood

Pass 23 Nov 2017 33,737 miles

Offside Rear outer bumper loose

Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,702 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 33,631 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,569 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,212 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,432 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 32,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,792 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,116 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 31,110 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,752 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,983 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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M898 LYY is a 1995 Audi A2 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 118,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M898 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 31 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M898 LYY registered?

M898 LYY is a 1995 Audi A2, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M898 LYY safe to buy?

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