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A8 SXV

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,152 mi
Last recorded95,152 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SXV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,948 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,768 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,045 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

nearside rear side light 1 of 2 is not working.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

nearside rear side light 1 of 2 is not working.

when brakes are pressed offsid rear side light 1 of 2 goes out.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,160 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 73,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,328 miles

Front discs slightly scored on inside face

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,328 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front discs slightly scored on inside face

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,407 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 49,941 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 49,941 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

near side front wheel arch liner broken

Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,231 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,885 miles

All four brake discs corroded

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 SXV is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SXV, 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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What year was A8 SXV registered?

A8 SXV is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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