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GN55 AVY

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 AVY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc
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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 112,298 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 109,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 109,682 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,867 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 105,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,684 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 101,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 97,005 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 94,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint clamp broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure front and centre exhaust section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center sleeve loose. (Bolts broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device. Seal cracked.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Releasing before button is pressed (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center sleeve loose. (Bolts broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device. Seal cracked.

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip centre/lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 85,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip centre/lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,311 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,890 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 77,890 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,947 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 69,461 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 58,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,385 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 53,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,277 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,899 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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GN55 AVY is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GN55 AVY, 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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GN55 AVY is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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