2003 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · NA52 AUW
2003 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 92,257 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA52 AUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 92,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA52 AUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Porsche 911 (NA52 AUW) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has 2 nails in trea”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer n”.
NA52 AUW Mileage History
- 11/10/202375,836 mi
- 17/10/202375,839 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/202482,138 mi+6,299 mi
- 16/10/202482,165 mi+27 mi
- 18/09/202592,257 mi+10,092 mi
Average of roughly 8,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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