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A4 BDE

2013 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests42 (30 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,821 mi
Last recorded84,821 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Porsche Boxster30,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BDE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

30 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,821 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 84,797 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2026 112,296 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 112,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,931 miles

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

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

under trays fitted items not tested

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 101,646 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 83,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,170 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 99,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,477 miles

multiple under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,048 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 77,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,821 miles

Front Both front tyres are cracking within the tread pattern

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has chunks out of outer side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2016 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland play in shock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has chunks out of outer side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2016 77,521 miles

large under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,365 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,364 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,386 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,186 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 60,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,151 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2007 44,791 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 37,792 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 37,792 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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A4 BDE is a 2013 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 30,524 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 A4 BDE, 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 13 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A4 BDE is a 2013 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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