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A18 VSV

2011 Peugeot 308

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,156 mi
Last recorded96,156 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Peugeot 30866,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VSV
MakePeugeot
Model308
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,708 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 85,387 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 85,387 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 82,622 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 82,622 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,506 miles

daytime running light not working osf

Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 62,629 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,141 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 54,141 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall has cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,348 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,260 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre sidewalls cracking but cords not exposed

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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A18 VSV is a 2011 Peugeot 308 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A18 VSV, 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 A18 VSV registered?

A18 VSV is a 2011 Peugeot 308, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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