2006 Porsche 911 (first used 2006) MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 86.5% of Porsche 911s first used in 2006 passed their MOT first time, against 57.0% for all cars first used in 2006. Across 8,354 911 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, noise, emissions and leaks and tyres.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Porsche 911s first used in 2006 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
86.5%
of 2,720 first tests; all cars first used in 2006: 57.0%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
8,354
first tests, 2023–2025; 2,720 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
56.2%
of 2,720 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
68,500
middle half: 50,500–85,500 miles; all cars first used in 2006: 106,500

How the 2006 Porsche 911 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, 911s first used in 2006 against all cars first used in 2006 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the 911 figure was 29.5 points higher.

2006 911All cars first used in 2006
50%60%70%80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2006, test year 2021: 55.5%All cars first used in 2006, test year 2022: 56%All cars first used in 2006, test year 2023: 56.2%All cars first used in 2006, test year 2024: 56.1%All cars first used in 2006, test year 2025: 57%2006 911, test year 2021: 84.8%2006 911, test year 2022: 84.5%2006 911, test year 2023: 85.3%2006 911, test year 2024: 84.9%2006 911, test year 2025: 86.5%86.5%57%
View this chart as a table
Test year2006 911All cars first used 2006911 first tests
202184.8%55.5%2,948
202284.5%56.0%2,916
202385.3%56.2%2,845
202484.9%56.1%2,789
202586.5%57.0%2,720

Common 2006 Porsche 911 MOT failures

Share of the 1,205 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment27.9%
Noise, emissions and leaks24.6%
Tyres18.8%
Body, chassis, structure17.5%
Brakes16.8%
Suspension14.1%
Visibility10.3%
Steering5.2%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits16.9%204
Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.0%144
Headlamp aim: too high8.7%105
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.1%85
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%69

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2006 Porsche 911 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
  3. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.

Common 2006 Porsche 911 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2006 911s, as a share of all 8,354 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material10.1%844
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.3%778
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.3%692
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.6%468
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive4.5%374

Questions about the 2006 Porsche 911 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2006 Porsche 911?

In 2025, 86.5% of 911s first used in 2006 passed their MOT first time, against 57.0% for all cars first used in 2006. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2006 911 most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 27.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), noise, emissions and leaks (24.6%) and tyres (18.8%). The single most common item was “Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits” (16.9%).

How often does a 2006 Porsche 911 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 13.5% of first tests on 911s first used in 2006 did not pass first time: 11.4% failed, and a further 2.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,205 of 8,354 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2006 Porsche 911 MOT advisories?

“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 10.1% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (9.3%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.3%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (5.6%) and “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (4.5%).

Is a 2006 Porsche 911 reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 84.8% in 2021 to 86.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2006

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2006 Porsche 911 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2006 911” means a Porsche 911 whose date of first use falls in 2006 (55, 06 and 56 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2006, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.