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AV51 VRM

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,474 mi
Last recorded165,474 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VRM
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 165,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 163,032 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 163,032 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,834 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 157,227 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 157,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 150,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 146,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 142,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 137,461 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 133,221 miles

Near side head lamp beam is at lowest level required. Adjuster does not work

Unable to check rear seat belts. Stalks were not visible

Pass 10 Oct 2013 126,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 120,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 92,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,684 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 78,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 64,579 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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AV51 VRM is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 VRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV51 VRM registered?

AV51 VRM is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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