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S3 GWX

2006 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,217 mi
Last recorded88,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 GWX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,774 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 86,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 85,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 83,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 79,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint seen and felt only with shaker plates (2.4.G.2)

both front outer c.v gaiters perishing.

front tyres perishing

rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

under tray fitted obscuring some component underside the vehicle

Pass 19 May 2015 63,924 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,188 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 35,839 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 28 May 2009 30,520 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGES

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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S3 GWX is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S3 GWX, 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 S3 GWX registered?

S3 GWX is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is S3 GWX safe to buy?

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