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AV61 VTX

2012 Peugeot 308

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,070 mi
Last recorded94,070 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VTX
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 94,070 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,168 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 87,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn full disc metal with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,018 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 75,014 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,683 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,793 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 43,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 25,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,297 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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AV61 VTX is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV61 VTX, 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 AV61 VTX registered?

AV61 VTX is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AV61 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 VTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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