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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

S3 NEXMOT history

S3 NEX is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 13 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 83,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S3 NEX grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,930 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NEX was last recorded at 83,930 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,877 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,053 miles
Average per year
2,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,930 miles
  • 2025 – 82,877 miles
  • 2024 – 81,177 miles
  • 2023 – 80,145 miles
  • 2022 – 79,027 miles
  • 2021 – 77,841 miles
  • 2020 – 76,923 miles
  • 2019 – 76,072 miles
  • 2018 – 71,853 miles
  • 2017 – 68,242 miles
  • 2016 – 66,700 miles
  • 2015 – 64,350 miles
  • 2014 – 62,099 miles
  • 2013 – 58,829 miles
  • 2012 – 54,608 miles
  • 2011 – 53,246 miles
  • 2010 – 50,462 miles
  • 2009 – 47,944 miles
  • 2008 – 41,759 miles
  • 2007 – 30,812 miles
  • 2006 – 24,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,930 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear has slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from top of engine area.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in the middle of the arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in the middle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,930 miles (+1,053)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    192868141439
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear has slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak from top of engine area.

  2. Pass82,877 miles (+1,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    564657167081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,177 miles (+1,032)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    677163741321
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass80,145 miles (+1,118)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    517593860723
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,027 miles (+1,186)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    628901015413
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,841 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    292211962930
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in the middle of the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in the middle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,838 miles (+915)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,838 miles
    Test number
    359674815424
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst pipe under cover. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Burst pipe. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe burst under cover unable to see other pipe condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in the middle of the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in the middle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,923 miles (+851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    870211141397
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively O/S AND N/S (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,072 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,072 miles
    Test number
    248735541591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,853 miles
    Test number
    167514220325
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail71,853 miles (+3,611)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,853 miles
    Test number
    365467472918
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass68,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,242 miles
    Test number
    849611028218
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Fail68,242 miles (+1,542)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,242 miles
    Test number
    962273559295
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  14. Pass66,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,700 miles
    Test number
    271149272157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail66,700 miles (+2,350)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,700 miles
    Test number
    585589063159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass64,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    194603741397
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly damaged n/s (2.2.D.2b)

  17. Fail64,350 miles (+2,251)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    667441153942
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outter (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outter (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly damaged n/s (2.2.D.2b)

  18. Pass62,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    306724714413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  19. Fail62,099 miles (+3,270)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    336644114406
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  20. Pass58,829 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,829 miles
    Test number
    797025003298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail58,828 miles (+4,220)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    889919693187
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  22. Pass54,608 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,608 miles
    Test number
    809933162117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,246 miles (+2,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,246 miles
    Test number
    857197651162
    • NoteN/s/r outer c.v joint gaiter split

  24. Pass50,462 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,462 miles
    Test number
    372754830120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    161922729124
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail47,944 miles (+6,185)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    264312929411
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass41,759 miles (+10,947)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,759 miles
    Test number
    891616908145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,812 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    793914127135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,806 miles (+6,244)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,806 miles
    Test number
    702920217130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  30. Pass24,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,562 miles
    Test number
    410637136250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail24,562 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,562 miles
    Test number
    544601336217
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S3 NEX

Does S3 NEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NEX is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 NEX?
The MOT on S3 NEX is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NEX done?
S3 NEX was recorded at 83,930 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,983 miles a year.
Has S3 NEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NEX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 NEX 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 NEX find?
S3 NEX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear has slight corrosion.; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush., and 2 more.

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