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AY61 WLU

2011 Peugeot 308

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Peugeot 30866,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WLU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 144,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer sill area damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 137,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 137,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,763 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 126,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,802 miles

Nearside Damage to nearside outer sill and both nearside doors.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 118,802 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Damage to nearside outer sill and both nearside doors.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,679 miles

Body work damaged nearside.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 105,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body work damaged nearside.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,385 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,942 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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AY61 WLU is a 2011 Peugeot 308 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AY61 WLU, 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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What year was AY61 WLU registered?

AY61 WLU is a 2011 Peugeot 308, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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