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AU12 VAO

2012 Peugeot 308

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,329 mi
Last recorded92,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VAO
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,150 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 74,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge - one bolt loose and other fixing broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,072 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath restricting view to some components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 52,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,711 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 VAO is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

AU12 VAO is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AU12 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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