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A5 XSO

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,719 mi
Last recorded66,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XSO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,719 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 66,690 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,684 miles

wear on rear discs and pads low

Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 49,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,933 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,835 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 XSO is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 XSO, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 XSO registered?

A5 XSO is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is A5 XSO safe to buy?

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