2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,824 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

143Well above average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,824 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics6.6%
  2. Suspension6.0%
  3. Brakes6.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  5. Tyres2.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2006 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,824 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 143, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).