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A11 COB

2005 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,696 mi
Last recorded83,696 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 COB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 83,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 82,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 80,847 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 80,844 miles

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

Both rear metal brake pipes connecting to rear callipers corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 80,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 78,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 78,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 76,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,473 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,473 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,784 miles

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

Offside Front Brake caliper wet around bleed nipple but not visibly leaking at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,965 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,742 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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A11 COB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 A11 COB, 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 A11 COB registered?

A11 COB is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is A11 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 COB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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