Porsche 911 Carrera Auto
From 741 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98% | a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 95.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
Typical mileage
Half of all 911 Carrera Autos tested had between 6,733 and 19,060 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,582 median miles, the 911 Carrera Auto has 0.025 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Porsche 911 Carrera Auto has a 97.4% MOT pass rate based on 741 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche 911 Carrera Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche 911 Carrera Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche 911 Carrera Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche 911 Carrera Auto is 10,582 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,733 and 19,060 miles.
Buying a used 911 Carrera 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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