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VX56 RZU

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,567 mi
Last recorded32,567 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 RZU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 32,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 32,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,393 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 32,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,202 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,436 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2015 28,130 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear tyres perished slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 28,130 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perished slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,509 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 27,509 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 25,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,551 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 22,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,751 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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VX56 RZU is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VX56 RZU, 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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VX56 RZU is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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