Porsche 911 Carrera S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,206 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
1,206
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (99%)
Years Covered
3
About the Porsche 911 Carrera S-A
The Porsche 911 Carrera S-A was MOT tested 1,206 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2012 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 99% from 603 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 58,056 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 18,156 miles.
Compared to the Porsche brand average of 92%, the 911 Carrera S-A performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Porsche range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Porsche 911 Carrera S-A by Year
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Questions about the Porsche 911 Carrera S-A
Is the Porsche 911 Carrera S-A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2012 to 2020), the Porsche 911 Carrera S-A averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 1,206 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 99%.
Which year Porsche 911 Carrera S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 95%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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