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AU12 VVS

2012 Peugeot 308

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,393 mi
Last recorded107,393 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 107,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion and suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,424 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,343 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 51,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,148 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyre treads cracking

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 VVS 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 83.3%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

AU12 VVS is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 VVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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