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AO05 OAU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OAU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 71,905 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 67,530 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 63,155 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 63,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,196 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 58,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,088 miles

All 4 Shock absorbers corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 55,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 52,336 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 52,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,980 miles

ALL 4 TYRE VALVES STARTING TO CRACK

Front Lower PLAY IN FRONT BOTTOM COFFIN ARM BUSHES(BOTH)

Front SLIGHT PLAY INNER RACK JOINTS

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

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE TO CALIPER FROM FLEXI CORRODED

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,469 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 40,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,316 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 31,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts, but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 May 2013 28,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,407 miles

3 x rear silencer clamps cracked

Fail 16 May 2012 25,406 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

3 x rear silencer clamps cracked

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

Pass 26 May 2011 22,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2010 19,679 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 16,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,810 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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AO05 OAU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 AO05 OAU, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 OAU registered?

AO05 OAU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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