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C5 VST

2011 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,667 mi
Last recorded46,667 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Porsche 91131,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 VST
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 46,667 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 46,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 45,215 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 45,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 45,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear from valve block to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,396 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,548 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 42,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,242 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 40,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,078 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 36,078 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 30,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,688 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 27,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,333 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 20,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,790 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,967 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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C5 VST is a 2011 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 31,332 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 C5 VST, 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 15 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C5 VST registered?

C5 VST is a 2011 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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