2006 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · K12 DBA
2006 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 86,983 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K12 DBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 86,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K12 DBA 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 2006 Porsche 911 (K12 DBA) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
K12 DBA Mileage History
- 19/08/202280,462 mi
- 13/12/202383,679 mi+3,217 mi
- 05/12/202486,081 mi+2,402 mi
- 06/12/202486,085 mi+4 mi
- 20/12/202586,983 mi+898 mi
Average of roughly 1,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (997)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Bore Scoring (Gen 1)Serious
The Lokasil/Alusil cylinder liners degrade, causing the piston to score the walls. Eventually requires a full rebuild.
- IMS Bearing (997.1)Serious
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- Cracked Ignition Coil PacksModerate
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