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R8 CUA

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,727 mi
Last recorded103,727 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 CUA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,397 miles

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

Rear Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 10 Nov 2023 100,715 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 100,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 98,378 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 97,396 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 95,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,206 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND WORN ON INNER EDGES

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 78,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 74,611 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 74,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 70,329 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 70,329 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 65,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,578 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,066 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,172 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Front brake discs pitted/grooved

Rear brake discs pitted/grooved

Fail 18 Aug 2010 55,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,362 miles

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

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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R8 CUA is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R8 CUA, 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 R8 CUA registered?

R8 CUA is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is R8 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 CUA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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