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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S3 CTXMOT history

S3 CTX is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

S3 CTX blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
84,869 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CTX was last recorded at 84,869 miles on 13 May 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,839 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,869 miles
  • 2020 – 84,107 miles
  • 2019 – 81,574 miles
  • 2017 – 80,554 miles
  • 2015 – 79,624 miles
  • 2013 – 75,078 miles
  • 2012 – 70,850 miles
  • 2011 – 63,832 miles
  • 2010 – 57,100 miles
  • 2009 – 47,882 miles
  • 2008 – 37,208 miles
  • 2007 – 25,695 miles
  • 2006 – 24,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,869 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    494194818008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail84,839 miles (+732)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    427587772511
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass84,107 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    511226742594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,574 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,574 miles
    Test number
    968058586441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,565 miles (+1,011)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    376533239014
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass80,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    667365696068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,554 miles (+930)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    585977389430
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  8. Pass79,624 miles (+4,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    258882242522
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass75,078 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    526810473105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,850 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,850 miles
    Test number
    947632482193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,832 miles (+6,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,832 miles
    Test number
    457600181156
    • NoteFront disks poor condition
  12. Pass57,100 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    343861470411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,044 miles (+9,162)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,044 miles
    Test number
    652913460211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  14. Pass47,882 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    662228669287
    • NoteEngine cover not opening
  15. Fail47,882 miles (+10,674)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    193778569269
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine cover not opening
  16. Pass37,208 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,208 miles
    Test number
    202623838217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,695 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,695 miles
    Test number
    430754437229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,880 miles
    Test number
    272657946206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CTX

Does S3 CTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 CTX expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 CTX?
The MOT on S3 CTX expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 CTX done?
S3 CTX was recorded at 84,869 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has S3 CTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CTX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 CTX 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 S3 CTX find?
S3 CTX passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush cracking, and 1 more.

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