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A6 SHT

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,071 mi
Last recorded82,071 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SHT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 82,071 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,740 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,355 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,508 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 80,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,738 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 77,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,522 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,059 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,776 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 67,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 66,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,482 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,482 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 63,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 61,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,085 miles

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

some surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 21 May 2009 52,935 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 52,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 23 May 2008 50,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,464 miles

surface corrosion on front discs

screw in o/s front tyre

slight rattle on exhaust heat shield at rear

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,194 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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A6 SHT is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,772 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 A6 SHT, 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 24 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 SHT registered?

A6 SHT is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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