2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Porsche Macan MOT pass rate and common faults

3,857 MOT tests in 2024. 92.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time92.0%
Failed or needed repairs8.0%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,857 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    121 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    26 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.5%
  2. Lights & electrics1.8%
  3. Brakes1.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Body & chassis0.5%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Porsche Macan?

In 2024, 92.0% of 2018 Porsche Macan cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,857 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Porsche Macan?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Porsche Macan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).