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Y482 PAU

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

173,928 mi
Last recorded173,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 PAU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 173,928 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 173,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 169,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 169,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 167,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 167,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 164,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 161,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 160,123 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 160,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,672 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 154,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 154,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 149,880 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 149,880 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 142,979 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 142,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 138,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 138,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 130,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 114,065 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 106,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,633 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,251 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 62,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,924 miles

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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Y482 PAU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y482 PAU, 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 Y482 PAU registered?

Y482 PAU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y482 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y482 PAU shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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