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XAR 544L

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 544L
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 142,845 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 142,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 140,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 117,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 100,622 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 100,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,955 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 78,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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XAR 544L is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAR 544L, 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 XAR 544L registered?

XAR 544L is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is XAR 544L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAR 544L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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