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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,700 cc

L8 EAUMOT history

L8 EAU is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L8 EAU black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
64,114 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EAU was last recorded at 64,114 miles on 13 May 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,918 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
2,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,114 miles
  • 2025 – 63,918 miles
  • 2024 – 63,899 miles
  • 2023 – 63,265 miles
  • 2022 – 59,273 miles
  • 2021 – 57,417 miles
  • 2020 – 56,849 miles
  • 2019 – 55,627 miles
  • 2018 – 54,158 miles
  • 2017 – 52,219 miles
  • 2016 – 49,808 miles
  • 2015 – 48,083 miles
  • 2014 – 46,436 miles
  • 2013 – 44,286 miles
  • 2012 – 44,061 miles
  • 2011 – 42,325 miles
  • 2010 – 39,872 miles
  • 2009 – 37,683 miles
  • 2008 – 34,361 miles
  • 2007 – 29,305 miles
  • 2006 – 17,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,114 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Break pipes slightly corroded front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,114 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    378460228765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,918 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    63,918 miles
    Test number
    878103703661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,899 miles (+634)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    940721345126
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,265 miles (+3,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    881171671396
    • 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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass59,273 miles (+1,856)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,273 miles
    Test number
    833980126134
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,417 miles (+568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    711185189498
    • 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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass56,849 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,849 miles
    Test number
    225737358299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass55,627 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,627 miles
    Test number
    950877200178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,158 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,158 miles
    Test number
    416154317655
    • AdvisoryBreak pipes slightly corroded front and rear

  10. Fail54,157 miles (+1,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    599274926274
    • MajorFront Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryBreak pipes slightly corroded front and rear

  11. Pass52,219 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    946862022054
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracked and perished

  12. Pass49,808 miles (+1,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,808 miles
    Test number
    151986698793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass48,083 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,083 miles
    Test number
    525118781536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,436 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    128548154251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewalls cracking

  15. Fail46,434 miles (+2,148)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    128828054246
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewalls cracking

  16. Pass44,286 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,286 miles
    Test number
    659090173062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  17. Fail44,286 miles (+225)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,286 miles
    Test number
    807240773044
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  18. Pass44,061 miles (+1,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,061 miles
    Test number
    248357602496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass42,325 miles (+2,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    515490561099
    • NoteFull under tray fitted

  20. Pass39,872 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    562095850053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,683 miles (+3,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    231695159041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,361 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,361 miles
    Test number
    204785078076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,305 miles (+12,249)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,305 miles
    Test number
    741211777010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,056 miles
    Test number
    840229156021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 EAU

Does L8 EAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EAU is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EAU?
The MOT on L8 EAU is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EAU done?
L8 EAU was recorded at 64,114 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,329 miles a year.
Has L8 EAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EAU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 EAU 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 L8 EAU find?
L8 EAU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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