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A3 LUE

2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S78,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LUE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 120,630 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 105,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 86,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 84,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 79,757 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 79,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,752 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,852 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,539 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,606 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,300 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 53,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,725 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre starting to wear towards legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,125 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,887 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 26,831 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,194 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Based on 4,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Headlamp aim too high 57
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 34
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A3 LUE is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,035 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 LUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 LUE registered?

A3 LUE is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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