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AF12 RCU

2012 Peugeot 308

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RCU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing cover! (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,723 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 107,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge and cut on outer sidewall deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,823 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,823 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,968 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,800 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken slightly in secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc worn

small chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken slightly in secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc worn

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,365 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,416 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,576 miles

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

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

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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AF12 RCU is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 66,434 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 AF12 RCU, 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 14 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF12 RCU is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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