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S8 TDU

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,404 mi
Last recorded74,404 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 TDU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 74,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 73,678 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 73,020 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside front corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2023 73,020 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside front corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 72,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 72,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 71,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 6 Feb 2019 70,443 miles

tyre s generally showing signs of deterioration, cracking of tread and crazing of tyre walls

Fail 22 Jan 2019 70,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and off side front lower arm bushes worn marked in yellow up in chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipes o/s and n/s rear to front corrosive marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged inner flitch area marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

1,rear tyres getting low and visible signs of cracking of tread. 2, front and rear axle brake hose banjos showing signs of deterioration. 3, front axle tyre walls showing signs of crazing.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,627 miles

1, front axle tyre walls showing signs of crazing, 2, n/s rear tyre getting low and cracking of tread evident.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,495 miles

coffin bushes generally showing signs of wear

rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 64,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,712 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,068 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low and signs of scalloping

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,809 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,477 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,025 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,124 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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S8 TDU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 S8 TDU, 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 S8 TDU registered?

S8 TDU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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