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AU12 VAD

2012 Peugeot 308

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,859 mi
Last recorded142,859 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VAD
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 142,859 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2026 142,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2025 109,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 85,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,347 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,791 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,224 miles

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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AU12 VAD is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU12 VAD, 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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What year was AU12 VAD registered?

AU12 VAD is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 VAD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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