2018 Porsche Macan 2.0L Petrol · DR57 AND

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 5 September 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, representing a clean pass that follows two similarly unblemished examinations in 2024 and 2022. Between those clean results, the 2023 test produced a pair of advisories relating to rear tyre wear, and the 2021 examination recorded four advisories across the front and rear brake discs and pads, alongside notes that the discs were worn but not excessively at that stage. Taken in sequence, the pattern suggests a maintenance trend that has stabilised rather than deteriorated: the brake-related advisories from 2021 did not escalate into failures or repeat advisories in subsequent tests, and the 2023 tyre wear note did not reappear, which is consistent with replacement components having been fitted. The clean 2024 and 2025 outcomes indicate that the owner has evidently addressed the flagged items, leaving no outstanding concerns within the DVSA record itself. With a recorded mileage of 58,259 miles over approximately eight years, the vehicle has averaged around 7,282 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age and profile. There are no large unexplained gaps in the MOT mileage progression that would suggest long periods of standing, nor any indications of unusually rapid accumulation that would point to heavy motorway or high-stress use. This average annual figure is therefore a neutral factor in the assessment: it is high enough to have exercised the major mechanical systems regularly, which is generally beneficial for preventing issues such as seized brake calipers, dried seals, and oil glazing in cylinder bores, while not being so high as to imply imminent wear-out of major drivetrain components. For a prospective buyer, the advisory history warrants physical attention even though no items currently remain flagged. The 2021 brake disc and pad advisories mean that, four years on and with a further 15,000 or so miles likely accumulated since, the original replacement discs and pads fitted around that time may now be approaching the end of their service life. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing, or rumble from the brakes, and pay particular attention to any vibration or shudder through the steering wheel or pedal under firm application, which would indicate disc lipping or warping. Inspect the discs visually through the wheels for a pronounced outer lip, and check the pad material visible through the caliper window. The 2023 rear tyre edge-wear advisories are also a relevant data point: uneven shoulder wear can indicate rear suspension geometry issues, bush wear, or alignment problems, so on a test drive listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces and check that the rear tyres currently fitted are wearing evenly across their tread. Beyond the recorded advisories, a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants a number of time-based inspections that the MOT does not cover. Tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking or perishing caused by age rather than tread depth, particularly on any original-equipment items that may have been replaced only recently. The 12-volt battery should be tested for state of health, as Porsche units of this era are sensitive to voltage drops and can cause electrical faults if the battery is weak. Given the typical usage pattern, brake caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanisms should be checked for free movement and corrosion from infrequent heavy use, and the brake fluid should ideally be replaced on a calendar basis regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature. Finally, verify the service book stamping history, confirm that the major service items such as spark plugs, drive belts, and gearbox fluid have been attended to in line with manufacturer intervals, and inspect the underside and wheel arches for any corrosion or fluid leaks, particularly around the suspension arms and engine sump.