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AU12 VAF

2012 Peugeot 308

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VAF
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 104,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,906 miles

Front brake pads possible starting to wear close to brake disc

Nearside Front 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 front outer constant velocity joint boot leaking grease

Offside rear inner brake pad clip not correctly located

Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,905 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,236 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 69,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,656 miles

All tyre outer side walls perrished

Rear brakes binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,877 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 VAF is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VAF, 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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AU12 VAF is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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