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A4 VYF

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,281 mi
Last recorded58,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VYF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 58,281 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,165 miles

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,250 miles

exhaust clamp bolts corroded away, clamp secure, not blowing

exhaust join bolts corroded away, secure and not blowing

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,616 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 55,616 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 55,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,989 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,030 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 50,095 miles

Both rear drive shaft outer gaiters perished

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,095 miles

Both rear drive shaft outer gaiters perished

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,763 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,000 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,692 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread on minimum 1.6mm

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 VYF is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 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 A4 VYF, 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 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 VYF is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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