MOT fail rates by first-use year
2011 Porsche 911 MOT fail rate and common faults
How Porsche 911 cars first used in 2011 did at their MOTs from 2022 to 2025, against all cars of the same age. From 5,219 DVSA MOT tests of these cars. First use is usually the date the car was first registered.
MOT data updated
At 14 years, tested in 2025
What stands out
- In 2025, at 14 years old, Porsche 911 cars first used in 2011 failed 8.4% of MOTs (1,328 tests), 31.9 points below the 40.3% for all cars that age.
- From 2022 to 2025, as these cars went from 11 to 14 years old, the fail rate moved from 8.1% to 8.4%.
- Porsche 911 cars first used a year earlier, in 2010, failed 9.9% at the same age of 14 years (1,739 tests, in 2024).
- The most common fail item that is not a wear item, for the Porsche 911 at 14 years, is driveshaft CV boot split, at 1.6 per 100 MOTs (all cars: 2.3).
MOT fail rate by test year
| Test year | Age | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 years | 8.1% | 1,313 | 33.3% | −25.2 pts |
| 2023 | 12 years | 6.8% | 1,282 | 36.0% | −29.2 pts |
| 2024 | 13 years | 8.2% | 1,296 | 38.3% | −30.1 pts |
| 2025 | 14 years | 8.4% | 1,328 | 40.3% | −31.9 pts |
Most common faults at 14 years
These figures cover all Porsche 911 MOTs at 14 years: cars first used 2008 to 2011, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=6,470). The list uses every first-use year so it has enough tests. Wear items (tyres, brake pads, wipers, bulbs) say more about upkeep than about the design.
MOT fail items
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Driveshaft CV boot split | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Headlight aimed too high Wear | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Tyre with cords exposed Wear | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wear | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Tyre tread below 1.6 mm Wear | 0.4 | 3.1 |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Wipers not clearing screen Wear | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Brake light not working Wear | 0.4 | 3.5 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 0.4 | 1.1 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=6,470). A test with two items counts once for each.
Advisories
| Advisory | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread close to the legal limit or worn on the edge Wear | 7.6 | 18.4 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 5.5 | 11.0 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear | 4.2 | 9.3 |
| Suspension ball joint: slight play | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 1.8 | 8.5 |
| Windscreen: damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Suspension pin or bush worn, without excessive movement | 1.5 | 8.4 |
| Shock absorber misting oil | 1.4 | 4.2 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=6,470). A test with two items counts once for each.
Fuel type at 14 years
These figures cover all Porsche 911 MOTs at 14 years: cars first used 2008 to 2011, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=6,470). Each fuel is set against all cars of the same fuel and age. Fuels with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Fuel | Share of tests | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars, same fuel | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 100.0% | 10.3% | 6,469 | 40.0% | 50,222 miles |
Fail rate by mileage at 14 years
These figures cover all Porsche 911 MOTs at 14 years: cars first used 2008 to 2011, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=6,470). At 14 years, Porsche 911 cars at 60,000 to 90,000 miles failed more often (14.2%, n=1,776) than those at under 30,000 miles (4.8%, n=1,159). Bands with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Mileage at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30,000 miles | 4.8% | 1,159 | 19.6% |
| 30,000 to 60,000 miles | 9.8% | 3,074 | 30.5% |
| 60,000 to 90,000 miles | 14.2% | 1,776 | 39.5% |
Car tax rules for a 2011 car
- Cars first registered from 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017 are taxed by CO2 emissions band, from band A (the lowest emissions) to band M. The band is set by the CO2 figure on the V5C logbook.
These are the rules, not the amount for a specific car. Car tax check
ULEZ and clean air zones
- Petrol cars first registered from 2006 usually meet Euro 4, the petrol standard for the London ULEZ, so they usually do not pay the daily charge.
- The clean air zones in Birmingham and Bristol use the same Euro 4 petrol and Euro 6 diesel standards. The low emission zones in Scotland use them too, but enforce them with fines, not a daily charge.
The Euro standard of the car decides, not the year alone. ULEZ checker
Other years of the Porsche 911
Other Porsche models first used in 2011
| Model | Age at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne (2011) | 14 years in 2025 | 19.5% | 1,204 | 40.3% |
More on the Porsche 911
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal MOT tests, 2022 to 2025. MOT data updated 28 September 2026.
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