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AU62 YTJ

2012 Peugeot 308

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,549 mi
Last recorded158,549 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YTJ
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 158,549 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 158,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 146,823 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 146,693 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 132,153 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 122,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.70/4.09 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 104,273 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 104,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 5.4m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,737 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,365 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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AU62 YTJ is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU62 YTJ, 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 AU62 YTJ registered?

AU62 YTJ is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AU62 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 YTJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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