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C18 HAU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,854 mi
Last recorded57,854 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 HAU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 57,854 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 57,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,835 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 56,835 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,303 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner sides of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 56,303 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner sides of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 56,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,071 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 56,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,486 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 54,486 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,670 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit (inner edge)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 46,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,735 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,874 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 34,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,003 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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C18 HAU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C18 HAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 HAU registered?

C18 HAU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is C18 HAU safe to buy?

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