2012 Porsche Boxster 3.4L Petrol · AD56 EAD
2012 Porsche Boxster (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 21,987 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD56 EAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 21,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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AD56 EAD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Porsche Boxster (AD56 EAD) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
AD56 EAD Mileage History
- 15/09/202212,355 mi
- 23/11/202316,839 mi+4,484 mi
- 23/11/202316,839 mi
- 25/11/202417,934 mi+1,095 mi
- 07/11/202521,987 mi+4,053 mi
Average of roughly 3,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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