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AE56 GDU

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,621 mi
Last recorded144,621 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 GDU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 144,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 144,309 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 137,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 135,008 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Covers poor security (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp holding tail pipe has fractured (band) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,952 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both have dis-coloured (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 133,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both have dis-coloured (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 132,960 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Fail 16 May 2022 132,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 20 May 2021 130,354 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Fail 20 May 2021 130,352 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 28 May 2020 128,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,480 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Grease leak from rear propshaft sliding joint

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,742 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 114,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 93,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 86,464 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 77,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 73,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 73,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,910 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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AE56 GDU is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 78,318 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 AE56 GDU, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 GDU is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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