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A8 XKA

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,244 mi
Last recorded88,244 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XKA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,244 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 88,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 88,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,305 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,707 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,020 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,922 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 XKA is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

A8 XKA is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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