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A5 WGX

2011 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Porsche Cayenne73,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WGX
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 120,078 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 116,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,857 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 106,820 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,781 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,008 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing towards rear inner bush perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 86,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 86,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 13 Aug 2019 74,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,537 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,438 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 74,880 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner

slight creak from offside suspension during lock to lock check

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,377 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,745 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 48,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective lever broken (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,089 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 WGX is a 2011 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

Across all 2011 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 73,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGX, 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 15 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 WGX registered?

A5 WGX is a 2011 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is A5 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 WGX shows 33 tests with a 87.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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