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AE55 DOU

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3826cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,066 mi
Last recorded81,066 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 DOU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,826cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,066 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 81,053 miles

Emissions unable to be completed HIGH LAMBDA ON ALL EXHAUST TAILPIPES (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST LEAK ON N/S TAILPIPE SUPPORT BRACKET TO UPPER PIPE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,886 miles

HANDBRAKE IMBALANCE ON N/S

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES SUPPLYING CALIPER

Pass 14 Aug 2023 77,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,652 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 75,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,071 miles

NO KICK UP OF PROJECTED BEAM IMAGE ON N/S DIPPED BEAM

Fail 19 Aug 2021 73,071 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

NO KICK UP OF PROJECTED BEAM IMAGE ON N/S DIPPED BEAM

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,814 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up too right (4.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,898 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))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 66,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right lick up to right (4.1.2 (a))

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 24 Aug 2017 63,902 miles

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2015 58,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,679 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 50,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,292 miles

rear tyres wearing badly on inner edge - suggest attention

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,311 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 21,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,096 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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AE55 DOU is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,826cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 AE55 DOU, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE55 DOU registered?

AE55 DOU is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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