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AY62 WCU

2012 Peugeot 308

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,833 mi
Last recorded79,833 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WCU
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,833 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 79,833 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres worn on shoulders* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 75,273 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres worn on shoulders* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 67,087 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BRAKE BiND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 67,087 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BRAKE BiND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 63,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside drl inoperative

Offside Front tyre worn inner/wearing outer edges

handbrake lever travel slightly high

washer aims low/poor

Pass 17 Aug 2019 59,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake slight lag

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid level slightly low

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 17 Aug 2019 59,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake slight lag

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

brake fluid level slightly low

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,322 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,976 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 49,976 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,332 miles

n/s/f tyre repair plug fitted

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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AY62 WCU is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY62 WCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY62 WCU registered?

AY62 WCU is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is AY62 WCU safe to buy?

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