2012 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · MA12 CAU
2012 Peugeot 308 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 153,376 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 308
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA12 CAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 153,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA12 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Peugeot 308 (MA12 CAU) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MA12 CAU Mileage History
- 06/06/2022104,499 mi
- 20/05/2023119,416 mi+14,917 mi
- 27/07/2024136,655 mi+17,239 mi
- 05/08/2024137,098 mi+443 mi
- 15/08/2025153,376 mi+16,278 mi
Average of roughly 15,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 308 (T7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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