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A3 BRB

2016 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,196 mi
Last recorded45,196 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BRB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 45,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 45,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 36,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 29,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 21,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 14,481 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 8,480 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 8,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 7,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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A3 BRB is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 22,629 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 BRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 BRB registered?

A3 BRB is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is A3 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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