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AE52 VDG

2002 Peugeot 307

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 30778,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VDG
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 144,681 miles

alternator belt noisey

front pads low

n/s washer inop

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/f tyre tread low

rear axle bushes split

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 144,679 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

alternator belt noisey

front pads low

n/s washer inop

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/f tyre tread low

rear axle bushes split

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 128,954 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 128,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 118,241 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,777 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 108,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 99,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 99,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,413 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 83,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 49,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 49,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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AE52 VDG is a 2002 Peugeot 307 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 78,765 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 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 VDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 VDG registered?

AE52 VDG is a 2002 Peugeot 307, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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