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VO03 OAL

2003 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,359 mi
Last recorded139,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OAL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 139,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 130,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 114,703 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,860 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES / FUEL LINES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

N/S & O/S INNER RACK ENDS DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 3 Aug 2021 105,860 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES / FUEL LINES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

N/S & O/S INNER RACK ENDS DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 105,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

inner steering arms have slight play

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2020 94,071 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 93,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 92,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 89,395 miles

exhaust in poor condition

headlight patterns poor

Pass 4 May 2016 87,770 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,761 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,140 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,609 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,609 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

headlights set to upper limits

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 51,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,497 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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VO03 OAL is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VO03 OAL, 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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VO03 OAL is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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