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AUL 42

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,372 mi
Last recorded126,372 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUL 42
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 126,372 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 126,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 126,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 126,341 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 126,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 125,966 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 125,934 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,405 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 125,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 124,306 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 124,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,403 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 123,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 109,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 95,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S/F tyre some cuts to outer side wall but no cords showing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre some cuts to outer side wall but no cords showing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,051 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 55,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,235 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 43,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,084 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 32,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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AUL 42 is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUL 42, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUL 42 registered?

AUL 42 is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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