2006 Porsche Boxster · 7,403 MOT tests
2006 Porsche Boxster reliability
2006 Porsche Boxsters fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Boxster years (7,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 55% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 71,924
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,403
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Suspension4.9%
- Brakes4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Tyres2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.55%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.24%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 0.78%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.76%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.79%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.13%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.57%)
Other years
Every Porsche Boxster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2006 Porsche Boxsters fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 23 Boxster years (7,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.11% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (1.55% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Porsche Boxster shows 71,924 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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