Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Auto
From 284 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 911 Carrera 4S Autos tested had between 8,571 and 17,170 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,259 median miles, the 911 Carrera 4S Auto has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Porsche models
| Porsche 911 | 90.7% |
| Porsche Macan | 93.6% |
| Porsche Cayenne | 89.5% |
| Porsche Boxster | 86.8% |
| Porsche Cayman | 92.1% |
Common questions
What is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Auto MOT pass rate?
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Auto has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 284 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Auto is 14,259 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,571 and 17,170 miles.
Buying a used 911 Carrera 4S Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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