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WP57 AVU

2008 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,604 mi
Last recorded38,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche 91138,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 AVU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 38,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 37,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 36,928 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 36,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange bolts and silencer's leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 35,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,248 miles

very slight play in n/s steering ball joint

Fail 17 Jan 2017 30,248 miles

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

very slight play in n/s steering ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 26,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,312 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 20,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 12,847 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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WP57 AVU is a 2008 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 38,907 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 WP57 AVU, 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 18 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WP57 AVU registered?

WP57 AVU is a 2008 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is WP57 AVU safe to buy?

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