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W444 XER

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,877 mi
Last recorded114,877 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 XER
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 114,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 110,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,481 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,280 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 94,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front head light aims to high due to level sensor linkage broken on the under side of the vehicle (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,359 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,767 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,639 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,460 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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W444 XER is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W444 XER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W444 XER registered?

W444 XER is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is W444 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W444 XER shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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