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A5 CPO

2003 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CPO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,970 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 82,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,092 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 76,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

All 4 brake discs worn thin & in poor condition.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,112 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 68,045 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/r drive shaft boot split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 61,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2007 52,810 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 52,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2006 42,305 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges, rear tyres down to wear indicators

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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A5 CPO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 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 A5 CPO, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 CPO?

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What year was A5 CPO registered?

A5 CPO is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is A5 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CPO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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