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AO12 DXF

2012 Peugeot 308

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,949 mi
Last recorded162,949 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DXF
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 162,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 not repairable ()

Pass 5 May 2022 160,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 146,627 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 146,627 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,937 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 114,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,535 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 63,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

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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AO12 DXF is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AO12 DXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 DXF registered?

AO12 DXF is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 DXF safe to buy?

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