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A8 VTJ

2016 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,938 mi
Last recorded68,938 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Cayenne53,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VTJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 68,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2026 68,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,931 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 108,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,458 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 56,410 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 56,410 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,716 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,090 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 90,425 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Off Side Hand Brake Low Reading

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,214 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,651 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 21,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2014 43,259 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,064 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 29,064 miles

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 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)

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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A8 VTJ is a 2016 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 53,180 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 A8 VTJ, 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 10 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 VTJ registered?

A8 VTJ is a 2016 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 26 February 2016.

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