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P21 DSG

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,002 mi
Last recorded56,002 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 DSG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in clip on n/s sill (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 49,013 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,987 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 45,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,224 miles

Front tyres have surface cracking on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2018 43,184 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine code M96.26 variant 987. Printout attached (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamps split: syste m secure at time of inspection

rear park brake noisy on application whilst being roller tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,167 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 19,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,366 miles

Nail in rear tyre

sheilds fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2010 11,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,413 miles

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

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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P21 DSG is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P21 DSG, 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 P21 DSG registered?

P21 DSG is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is P21 DSG safe to buy?

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