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A12 TAM

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,115 mi
Last recorded88,115 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TAM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,735 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,176 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 85,190 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 85,190 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits no reading (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs scored and corroded

oil leak between engine and gearbox bell housing

rear brake discs corroded

rear section of both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes. offside and nearside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,119 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,088 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,370 miles

All 4 brake discs pitted and grooved on inner faces

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,913 miles

Offside 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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A12 TAM is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A12 TAM, 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 A12 TAM registered?

A12 TAM is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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