2015 Porsche Cayenne 3.0L Diesel · MD15 KNP

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 102,590 miles passed, it introduced a new advisory for oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. This suggests the beginning of a seal failure that follows a pattern of deferred maintenance seen previously, where components are only addressed after reaching a failure point or significant wear threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. Between the July 2023 and July 2024 tests, the car covered 8,884 miles, showing a steady annual usage rate. The subsequent 9,320 miles recorded between July 2024 and July 2025 confirms this stable mileage. This regular level of use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to rubber degradation, though it does account for the mechanical wear seen in the record. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking system, as front and rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin across three consecutive testing periods between 2023 and 2024. The recurring nature of these faults suggests the owner waits until parts are near failure before replacement. The failure of a fractured offside front coil spring in July 2024 at 93,260 miles further indicates that suspension components are reaching the end of life. Physical inspection should verify the nearside rear shock absorber to ensure the light misting has not progressed into a significant leak requiring replacement. The history also highlights issues with tyre management. In 2024, three tyres were found worn to the legal limit with uneven wear on the edges, which often points to underlying alignment issues or neglected pressure monitoring. The buyer should inspect the current tyres for similar wear patterns and check the geometry of the vehicle. Given the history of reactive repairs, a thorough check of the suspension bushings and structural integrity is necessary to rule out hidden wear, though the absence of structural corrosion advisories so far is a positive sign for the chassis.