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A8 FXD

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FXD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,599 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,695 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,808 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,477 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Brake pipes to both front calipers from flexi hoses corroding.

Exhaust flange nuts badly corroded and rear silencers splitting.

Front brake discs corroded.

coolant leak from engine.

fuel cap seal perished.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Brake pipes to both front calipers from flexi hoses corroding.

Exhaust flange nuts badly corroded and rear silencers splitting.

Front brake discs corroded.

coolant leak from engine.

fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,469 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,938 miles

all tyres wearing low

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 55,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,687 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)

parkbrake lever has some travel but not at limit at time of test

Pass 14 May 2009 36,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,879 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,555 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 12,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,696 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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A8 FXD is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 A8 FXD, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A8 FXD is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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