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AA08 UXG

2008 Peugeot 308

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,034 mi
Last recorded104,034 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UXG
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,034 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration burning oil ? (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 104,034 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration burning oil ? (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working also stop lamp,position lamp, unit also cracked (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,922 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 91,922 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 84,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 66,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,832 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,092 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,760 miles

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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AA08 UXG is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 68,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 UXG, 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 18 years old, this Peugeot 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA08 UXG is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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