Peugeot 308 years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

125,340 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2008–2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Peugeot 308 years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2008–2021. None is clearly above it. The other year can't be told apart from average.

Below the average for their first-use year2008–2021
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from average2022

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

64.4%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 64.1% to 64.7%.

Peugeot 308, all years64.4%
Same-age average, all vehicles70.3%

In 2025, 64.4% of the 125,340 initial MOT tests on Peugeot 308 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 70.3%. That is 5.9 points below the same-age average.

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Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3	3,84426,200	88.1%±1.1	−0.4 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4	1,63636,600	83.4%±1.9	−3.8 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 5	3,81437,900	84.5%±1.2	−1.5 ptsall: 86.0%
2019age 6	7,14746,900	81.0%±1.0	−2.5 ptsall: 83.5%
2018age 7	8,42257,000	76.7%±1.0	−4.2 ptsall: 80.9%
2017age 8	9,05365,400	72.0%±1.0	−6.2 ptsall: 78.2%
2016age 9	14,28474,900	69.0%±0.8	−5.9 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 10	13,60183,100	67.4%±0.8	−4.5 ptsall: 71.9%
2014age 11	11,60687,600	61.9%±0.9	−6.7 ptsall: 68.6%
2013age 12	9,73991,900	55.0%±1.0	−10.8 ptsall: 65.8%
2012age 13	9,15696,500	55.5%±1.1	−8.0 ptsall: 63.5%
2011age 14	8,36096,200	57.1%±1.1	−4.1 ptsall: 61.2%
2010age 15	10,16998,300	52.5%±1.0	−6.8 ptsall: 59.3%
2009age 16	8,743101,000	49.9%±1.1	−8.4 ptsall: 58.3%
2008age 17	5,766101,600	49.6%±1.3	−7.6 ptsall: 57.2%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common 308 problems at the MOT

Share of the 44,621 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics38.9%
Suspension34.5%
Tyres22.1%
Brakes21.6%
Body, chassis, structure17.0%
Noise, emissions, leaks12.8%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a 308

Based on the areas where Peugeot 308 MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 38.9% of failed 308 tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Suspension
In 34.5% of failed 308 tests
- Push down hard on each corner. The car should rise once and settle, not keep bouncing.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- The car should sit level when parked on flat ground.
Tyres
In 22.1% of failed 308 tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Brakes
In 21.6% of failed 308 tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Peugeot 308 questions

Which Peugeot 308 years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2008–2021. None is clearly above average. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Peugeot 308 reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 64.4% of initial MOT tests on Peugeot 308 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 70.3%. That is 5.9 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Peugeot 308 problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 38.9% of failed tests), suspension (in 34.5% of failed tests) and tyres (in 22.1% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Peugeot 308?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Peugeot 308 cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 83,100 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific 308's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Peugeot 308

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Peugeot models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

All 18 Peugeot models Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Peugeot 308 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count