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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,824 cc

S3 XXKMOT history

S3 XXK is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S3 XXK black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
125,880 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,824 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 XXK was last recorded at 125,880 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,130 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,750 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,880 miles
  • 2025 – 124,130 miles
  • 2024 – 121,065 miles
  • 2023 – 118,683 miles
  • 2022 – 116,616 miles
  • 2021 – 114,614 miles
  • 2020 – 110,038 miles
  • 2019 – 106,136 miles
  • 2018 – 100,403 miles
  • 2017 – 92,556 miles
  • 2016 – 83,933 miles
  • 2014 – 63,253 miles
  • 2013 – 52,101 miles
  • 2012 – 48,738 miles
  • 2011 – 46,844 miles
  • 2010 – 43,187 miles
  • 2009 – 40,875 miles
  • 2008 – 37,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,880 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,880 miles (+1,750)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,880 miles
    Test number
    870393730181
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,130 miles (+112)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    506363386079
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail124,018 miles (+2,953)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,018 miles
    Test number
    807014683391
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass121,065 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,065 miles
    Test number
    171485878801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail121,059 miles (+2,376)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,059 miles
    Test number
    442899706375
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,683 miles (+2,067)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,683 miles
    Test number
    925732304508
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass116,616 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,616 miles
    Test number
    217640511700
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Fail116,606 miles (+1,992)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,606 miles
    Test number
    317198640027
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine stalling ., running lumpy and cuts out (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass114,614 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    256523627833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,496 miles (+4,458)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,496 miles
    Test number
    599065517472
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass110,038 miles (+3,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    606159221936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,136 miles (+5,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,136 miles
    Test number
    157175912347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass100,403 miles (+7,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,403 miles
    Test number
    385779656624
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass92,556 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,556 miles
    Test number
    339461731957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,446 miles (+8,513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    505384961513
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass83,933 miles (+20,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,933 miles
    Test number
    675610369186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass63,253 miles (+11,152)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    195159024327
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front macpherson strut upper assembly bush deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front macpherson strut upper assembly bush deteriorated

  18. Pass52,101 miles (+3,363)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    337506023340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteCatalitic conveter support bracket is cracked causing a rattle from exaust
    • NoteNear side rear tyre not the same tread pattern as Off side rear

  19. Pass48,738 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,738 miles
    Test number
    605015432376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,844 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,844 miles
    Test number
    338115611339
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWipers smearing

  21. Pass46,844 miles (+3,657)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,844 miles
    Test number
    858865711302
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWipers smearing

  22. Pass43,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,187 miles
    Test number
    383617980447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  23. Fail43,187 miles (+2,312)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,187 miles
    Test number
    162347380206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  24. Pass40,875 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,875 miles
    Test number
    871868219352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,536 miles
    Test number
    500785688227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XXK

Does S3 XXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 XXK expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 XXK?
The MOT on S3 XXK expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 XXK done?
S3 XXK was recorded at 125,880 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has S3 XXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XXK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 XXK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 XXK find?
S3 XXK failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, and 6 more.

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