Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tiptronic S (2015)

160 real MOT outcomes analysed • 39.9% first-time pass rate

2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tiptronic S

CarHunch analysed 160 real MOT records for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tiptronic S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 39.9%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety isn't the issue—it's persistent minor failures that keep sending owners back for remedial work.

With a median mileage of 76,434 miles at nine years old, these Cayennes are running fairly typical miles for their age, yet they're still racking up defects at a troubling rate. If you're considering buying one, budget for repeat visits to a specialist diesel technician and factor in the cost of addressing whatever's failing on the first attempt—don't expect to pass on your second try.

Below average reliability 40.1% below UK average
39.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
76,434
typical mileage
62,957–94,033 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.2
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tiptronic S

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 158 39.3% 0.2
Diesel (1%) 1 100% 0
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) 1 75% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tiptronic S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

62,957
low mileage
76,434
typical
94,033
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tiptronic S vehicles fall between 62,957 and 94,033 miles.

2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tiptronic S — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

43 53 2019 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.2
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Tiptronic S:

2016