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S3 DGV

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,526 mi
Last recorded85,526 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DGV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 85,526 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 81,635 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,386 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,713 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 61,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,667 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,503 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,731 miles

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

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

nsr tyres and osr tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 35,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,851 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 31,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,018 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 31,018 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S3 DGV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S3 DGV, 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 S3 DGV registered?

S3 DGV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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