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AV12 EEJ

2012 Peugeot 308

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 EEJ
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,210 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 122,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,346 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush swivel top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 116,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush swivel top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,829 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 113,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,203 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,397 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 82,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Partial under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,822 miles

shallow cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

shallow cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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AV12 EEJ 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 AV12 EEJ, 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 AV12 EEJ registered?

AV12 EEJ is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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