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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,200 cc

A12 EADMOT history

A12 EAD is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 17 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

A12 EAD silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
38,095 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 EAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 EAD was last recorded at 38,095 miles on 7 May 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,044 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
1,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,095 miles
  • 2025 – 38,044 miles
  • 2024 – 37,932 miles
  • 2023 – 37,625 miles
  • 2022 – 37,147 miles
  • 2021 – 36,887 miles
  • 2019 – 36,251 miles
  • 2018 – 35,779 miles
  • 2017 – 34,830 miles
  • 2016 – 33,372 miles
  • 2010 – 30,708 miles
  • 2008 – 26,740 miles
  • 2007 – 23,087 miles
  • 2006 – 14,220 miles
  • 2005 – 10,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,095 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front bump stop deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front bump stop deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust heat shielding loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,095 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    462316016205
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass38,044 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    174207348998
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass37,932 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,932 miles
    Test number
    417650072714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,625 miles (+478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    37,625 miles
    Test number
    549503461500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,147 miles (+260)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,147 miles
    Test number
    971303818204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shielding loose

  6. Pass36,887 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    36,887 miles
    Test number
    243226401260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shielding loose

  7. Fail36,885 miles (+634)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    349302660449
    • MajorEmissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shielding loose

  8. Pass36,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    449513720494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,251 miles (+472)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    200765513687
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass35,779 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    762113763404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,719 miles (+889)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    299755601776
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

  12. Pass34,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,830 miles
    Test number
    908906421928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,830 miles (+1,458)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,830 miles
    Test number
    773334745803
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass33,372 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,372 miles
    Test number
    811916494144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail33,371 miles (+2,663)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,371 miles
    Test number
    646064110080
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,708 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    354150340034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,645 miles (+3,905)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    682155420041
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear heat shields insecure
    • NoteFront and rear discs heavily coroded on inside face recommend disc and pad change

  18. Pass26,740 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,740 miles
    Test number
    482624798149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass23,087 miles (+8,867)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,087 miles
    Test number
    513158887147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,220 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,220 miles
    Test number
    340380006460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    10,685 miles
    Test number
    294319085133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 EAD

Does A12 EAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 EAD is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 EAD?
The MOT on A12 EAD is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 EAD done?
A12 EAD was recorded at 38,095 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,316 miles a year.
Has A12 EAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 EAD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 EAD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 EAD find?
A12 EAD passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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