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C18 VAU

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,400 mi
Last recorded115,400 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 VAU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 115,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside+offside rear to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 110,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 109,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 108,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 106,855 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 105,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,030 miles

Front tyres are perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,528 miles

front and rear tyre valves perished

nail in drivers rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust tip loose.

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 6 Sep 2013 73,419 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 66,557 miles

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,557 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,011 miles

front tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,425 miles

chips in windscreen

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 VAU is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAU, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C18 VAU registered?

C18 VAU is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is C18 VAU safe to buy?

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