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VX05 OWA

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,342 mi
Last recorded63,342 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 OWA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,342 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,271 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 62,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,487 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,670 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 39,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,511 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,577 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,823 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 24,051 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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VX05 OWA is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VX05 OWA, 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

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What year was VX05 OWA registered?

VX05 OWA is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is VX05 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 OWA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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