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A8 OXH

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OXH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 133,199 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 131,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 126,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,147 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,687 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,185 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 95,185 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,249 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,168 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,265 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant pipe fixing cilp missing / off side rear floor pan

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,414 miles

exhaust system blowing

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front brake imbalance on limits

n/s rear tyre close to legal limits

Pass 9 Jan 2010 71,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,554 miles

rear indicators and o/s side repeater lamps stating to show white light

Fail 10 Jan 2009 68,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear indicators and o/s side repeater lamps stating to show white light

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 62,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,239 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,836 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 33,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A8 OXH is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A8 OXH, 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.

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What year was A8 OXH registered?

A8 OXH is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is A8 OXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 OXH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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