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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

A8 YVYMOT history

A8 YVY is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 14 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

A8 YVY silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
87,982 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YVY was last recorded at 87,982 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,787 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
2,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,982 miles
  • 2024 – 86,787 miles
  • 2023 – 85,724 miles
  • 2022 – 84,641 miles
  • 2021 – 83,387 miles
  • 2020 – 82,261 miles
  • 2019 – 80,561 miles
  • 2018 – 79,261 miles
  • 2017 – 76,879 miles
  • 2016 – 75,425 miles
  • 2015 – 73,882 miles
  • 2014 – 72,099 miles
  • 2013 – 70,261 miles
  • 2012 – 68,163 miles
  • 2011 – 66,185 miles
  • 2010 – 63,445 miles
  • 2009 – 57,675 miles
  • 2007 – 53,195 miles
  • 2006 – 47,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left hand bank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective left hand bank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened saurface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,982 miles (+1,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,982 miles
    Test number
    351155869496
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,787 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,787 miles
    Test number
    268613283087
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left hand bank (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective left hand bank (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened saurface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail86,782 miles (+1,058)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    720989293520
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left hand bank (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective left hand bank (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened saurface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,724 miles (+1,083)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,724 miles
    Test number
    663792920363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass84,641 miles (+1,254)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    865860973486
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,387 miles (+1,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,387 miles
    Test number
    994333250770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,261 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    927614523854
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail82,261 miles (+1,700)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    182519051301
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,561 miles (+1,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,561 miles
    Test number
    546645546779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass79,261 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,261 miles
    Test number
    101149545895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,721 miles (+1,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    941721033079
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  12. Pass76,879 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,879 miles
    Test number
    692172535994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,425 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    181265530308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,882 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    246669905038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,848 miles (+1,749)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    345658005066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,099 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    896869204084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail72,066 miles (+1,805)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,066 miles
    Test number
    646846004053
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass70,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    137050613019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,261 miles (+2,098)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    337950413025
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass68,163 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,163 miles
    Test number
    826319802054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,160 miles (+1,975)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,160 miles
    Test number
    746526602095
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,185 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    858383411070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,445 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,445 miles
    Test number
    703412210057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,437 miles (+5,762)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    780001210085
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass57,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,675 miles
    Test number
    750865919095
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    412882478196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    334781078133
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass53,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    222753577455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail53,195 miles (+5,602)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    523923077130
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Fail47,593 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    173081556028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass47,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    670931256043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A8 YVY

Does A8 YVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A8 YVY expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A8 YVY?
The MOT on A8 YVY expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A8 YVY done?
A8 YVY was recorded at 87,982 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 2,135 miles a year.
Has A8 YVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YVY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on A8 YVY 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 A8 YVY find?
A8 YVY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis.

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