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AU12 VBJ

2012 Peugeot 308

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VBJ
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 95,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,890 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 82,521 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 76,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,303 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,455 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,134 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item off mirror ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,362 miles

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

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

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 VBJ is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Grey 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 VBJ, 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 AU12 VBJ registered?

AU12 VBJ is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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