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A5 DJE

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,565 mi
Last recorded87,565 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DJE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 87,565 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,343 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 81,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 77,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,230 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 76,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 69,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,361 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 50,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,376 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,347 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,073 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm end

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,975 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,101 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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A5 DJE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 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 A5 DJE, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 DJE registered?

A5 DJE is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is A5 DJE safe to buy?

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