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AB08 VWU

2008 Peugeot 308

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,808 mi
Last recorded47,808 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 30868,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VWU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,808 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre is cracked but no cords exposed

Fail 29 Jul 2016 47,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,778 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 21,236 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 21,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 15,560 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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AB08 VWU is a 2008 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AB08 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 VWU registered?

AB08 VWU is a 2008 Peugeot 308, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AB08 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VWU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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