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A5 DSR

2009 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

118,139 mi
Last recorded118,139 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Cayenne79,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DSR
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,139 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 139,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside on both front (5.2.3 (e))

both tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,825 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 111,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 134,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 128,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,008 miles

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

fuel tank straps coorded

hand brake has reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2022 120,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to fuel tank straps.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad wear wiring damaged

Rear Both rear tyre inner edges wearing.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 120,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front pad wear sensor loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 119,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly hard

Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,933 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 83,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 115,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake booster warning light showing

low oil level

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,316 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 73,316 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has minor side wall damage

Nearside Outer mirror glass damage

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,575 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Nov 2014 73,899 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,099 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,668 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,938 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,629 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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A5 DSR is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 79,053 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 DSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 DSR registered?

A5 DSR is a 2009 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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