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YY12 GXA

2012 Peugeot 308

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Peugeot 30866,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GXA
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 82,504 miles

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

BRACKET ON DPF LOOSE

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 71,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,806 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind in brakes

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,922 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 46,922 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 31,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,143 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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YY12 GXA is a 2012 Peugeot 308 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY12 GXA, 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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YY12 GXA is a 2012 Peugeot 308, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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