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A8 UPK

2016 Peugeot 308

Red Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,842 mi
Last recorded98,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 30853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UPK
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,842 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 98,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 74,661 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 94,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,439 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 52,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,238 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 73,223 miles

Front Body mounting fixings insecure bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 51,910 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,537 miles

engine shields fitted

How Reliable is the Peugeot 308?

Based on 2,311,933 MOT tests across 194,298 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
194,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36,667
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24,928
brake binding 15,321
coil spring broken 14,587
Registration plate lamp not working 14,149
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A8 UPK is a 2016 Peugeot 308 in Red with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2016 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,207 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 308 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36,667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 UPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 UPK registered?

A8 UPK is a 2016 Peugeot 308, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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