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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S101 YDAMOT history

S101 YDA is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S101 YDA blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,752 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 YDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 YDA was last recorded at 121,752 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,994 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
758 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,752 miles
  • 2025 – 120,994 miles
  • 2024 – 120,321 miles
  • 2022 – 119,308 miles
  • 2021 – 117,478 miles
  • 2020 – 115,509 miles
  • 2019 – 113,130 miles
  • 2018 – 109,199 miles
  • 2017 – 105,629 miles
  • 2016 – 102,606 miles
  • 2015 – 99,577 miles
  • 2014 – 90,621 miles
  • 2013 – 83,155 miles
  • 2012 – 78,904 miles
  • 2011 – 77,072 miles
  • 2010 – 75,194 miles
  • 2009 – 72,942 miles
  • 2008 – 67,766 miles
  • 2006 – 66,249 miles
  • 2005 – 64,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,752 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,752 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,752 miles
    Test number
    594818260986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,994 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    197624454884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,321 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,321 miles
    Test number
    583023279928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,308 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,308 miles
    Test number
    424796016074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,478 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,478 miles
    Test number
    677345534576
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail117,477 miles (+1,968)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,477 miles
    Test number
    799504920874
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass115,509 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    398106623279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top strut mounting slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top strut mounting slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail115,509 miles (+2,379)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    519263776905
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top strut mounting slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top strut mounting slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass113,130 miles (+3,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    345622956815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Pass109,199 miles (+3,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    186726642639
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
  11. Pass105,629 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,629 miles
    Test number
    373611199176
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass102,606 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,606 miles
    Test number
    315348114707
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryCracks in tread of front tyres
  13. Pass99,577 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,577 miles
    Test number
    979521153130
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  14. Fail99,575 miles (+8,954)4 failures4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,575 miles
    Test number
    525360975101
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly perished
    • NoteEmission test abandoned due to high readings
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated
  15. Pass90,621 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,621 miles
    Test number
    176096374087
    • DangerousO/s and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail90,621 miles (+7,466)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,621 miles
    Test number
    318463474046
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousO/s and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass83,155 miles (+4,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,155 miles
    Test number
    619642193078
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass78,904 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,904 miles
    Test number
    106506922092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,072 miles (+1,878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    505502751060
    • NoteFront brake discs has slight surface corrosion.
    • NoteRear brake discs has slight surface corrosion.
  20. Pass75,194 miles (+2,252)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,194 miles
    Test number
    981236640085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged.
  21. Pass72,942 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,942 miles
    Test number
    103336459480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,766 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    863181518076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass66,249 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    954263966321
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass64,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    600151445372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,110 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    594641345384
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre split in tread and worn inner edge

Questions about S101 YDA

Does S101 YDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S101 YDA is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S101 YDA?
The MOT on S101 YDA is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S101 YDA done?
S101 YDA was recorded at 121,752 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has S101 YDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 YDA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S101 YDA 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 S101 YDA find?
S101 YDA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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