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Macan: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 28,509 MOT tests, the Macan returns 91.7% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is windscreen damage. A seriously damaged tyre and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 43,206, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
453 occurrences · 1.6% of tests
- 02
A tyre seriously damaged
421 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 03
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
386 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 04
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
209 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 05
A tyre cords visible or damaged
189 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 06
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
133 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 07
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
131 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 08
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
114 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 09
Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
114 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 10
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
105 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£120–£190
If every one of this Macan's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a Macan?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Macan and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.