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RE56 VWU

2006 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VWU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe(s) covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 115,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe(s) covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 115,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Pad wear sensor broken/hanging (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 112,275 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,821 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,698 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,371 miles

offside rear tyre cut in wall

Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,366 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,933 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,889 miles

Damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,133 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 64,133 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,300 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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RE56 VWU is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 RE56 VWU, 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 20 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RE56 VWU registered?

RE56 VWU is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is RE56 VWU safe to buy?

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