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A5 VSB

2004 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,747 mi
Last recorded80,747 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VSB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,747 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,355 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 76,248 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when full beam and fog lamps switched on.. bad connection (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

fluid leak from offside under body pipe

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer clamps missing but system still secure

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer clamps missing but system still secure

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,074 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 72,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,795 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear exhaust joining bracket broken

Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 68,001 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,344 miles

rear brake dics badly corroded on inner face

Fail 17 Oct 2013 65,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake dics badly corroded on inner face

Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,637 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 54,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,152 miles

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 VSB is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 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 VSB, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 VSB registered?

A5 VSB is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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