2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · RD02 APD
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2002. Recorded mileage 79,764 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RD02 APD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 79,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RD02 APD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Porsche 911 (RD02 APD) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
RD02 APD Mileage History
- 01/06/200633,055 mi
- 08/01/200843,776 mi+10,721 mi
- 12/01/201054,736 mi+10,960 mi
- 14/01/201054,758 mi+22 mi
- 31/01/201160,577 mi+5,819 mi
- 01/02/201160,603 mi+26 mi
- 28/06/201162,793 mi+2,190 mi
- 04/07/201268,695 mi+5,902 mi
- 08/07/201370,051 mi+1,356 mi
- 05/07/201470,828 mi+777 mi
- 08/07/201470,839 mi+11 mi
- 13/07/201572,785 mi+1,946 mi
- 25/07/201673,447 mi+662 mi
- 20/07/201774,659 mi+1,212 mi
- 20/07/201774,659 mi
- 31/07/201774,718 mi+59 mi
- 06/07/201875,439 mi+721 mi
- 19/07/201976,361 mi+922 mi
- 15/02/202177,267 mi+906 mi
- 16/03/202278,022 mi+755 mi
- 22/03/202378,724 mi+702 mi
- 28/03/202478,930 mi+206 mi
- 03/04/202579,590 mi+660 mi
- 28/04/202679,764 mi+174 mi
Average of roughly 2,346 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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