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AK51 YLU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,913 mi
Last recorded122,913 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YLU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 122,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 117,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,092 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,975 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,265 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight movement in the drivers seat

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight movement in the drivers seat

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,473 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 55,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,929 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear pads low, aprox 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Sep 2011 48,862 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear pads low, aprox 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,316 miles

front brake discs wearing

front shockers damp

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,175 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 32,160 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,122 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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AK51 YLU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 YLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK51 YLU registered?

AK51 YLU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AK51 YLU safe to buy?

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