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A3 VHF

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,493 mi
Last recorded116,493 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VHF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 116,493 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,747 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 112,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 104,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,344 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,283 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,858 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 53,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,858 miles

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

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,421 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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A3 VHF is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 VHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 VHF registered?

A3 VHF is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is A3 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VHF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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