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8 DS

2006 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,093 mi
Last recorded112,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 DS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 112,093 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 112,089 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Nail in tyre Both ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 110,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 110,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,746 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,317 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 89,317 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 79,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,270 miles

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

all tyre treads cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

all tyre treads cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,881 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,749 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,179 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,557 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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8 DS is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 DS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8 DS is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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