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AV61 VSL

2011 Peugeot 308

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,259 mi
Last recorded107,259 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Peugeot 30866,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VSL
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 107,259 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2025 107,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 97,490 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 97,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,218 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 83,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,677 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,222 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection off adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,762 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AV61 VSL is a 2011 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Peugeot 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 66,006 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 AV61 VSL, 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 15 years old, this Peugeot 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV61 VSL is a 2011 Peugeot 308, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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