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AJ65 DBU

2016 Peugeot 308

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,485 mi
Last recorded110,485 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Peugeot 30853,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 DBU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 110,485 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Constant Velocity Gaiter Clip Loose (Smaller Side), But Not Allowing Ingress of Dirt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 99,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 99,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,164 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 82,530 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens unit broken letting in water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 82,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing broken off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens unit broken letting in water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,360 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 71,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,793 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 60,522 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road major crack in screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 48,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

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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AJ65 DBU is a 2016 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AJ65 DBU, 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 AJ65 DBU registered?

AJ65 DBU is a 2016 Peugeot 308, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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