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VAU 5E

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,082 mi
Last recorded25,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAU 5E
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 25,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 24,937 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 24,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 24,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 23,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,752 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 20,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,009 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 18,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,048 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,718 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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VAU 5E is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAU 5E, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAU 5E?

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What year was VAU 5E registered?

VAU 5E is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is VAU 5E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAU 5E shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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