PEUGEOT 308 MOT pass rate
71.5% of 189,273 PEUGEOT 308 MOT tests pass.
At 71.5%, The 308 passes slightly less often than the average across all PEUGEOT models (74.1%).
The PEUGEOT 308 passes 71.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the PEUGEOT 308 tested at 0–3 years pass 92.4% of the time, compared with just 57.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.4% | 706 | 40,907 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.1% | 24,533 | 44,982 miles |
| 6–10 years | 76.8% | 68,248 | 73,733 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.1% | 76,108 | 96,137 miles |
| 15+ years | 57.3% | 19,678 | 105,547 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 308
The most common reason the PEUGEOT 308 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 49.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 36.0% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 31.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 24.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 12.3% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 8.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | Fixing missing |
Related PEUGEOT models
- PEUGEOT 208 — 78.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 3008 — 78.9% pass rate
- PEUGEOT PARTNER — 73.0% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 207 — 60.4% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 2008 — 81.5% pass rate
- PEUGEOT 107 — 70.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PEUGEOT 308?
- 71.5% of PEUGEOT 308 MOT tests pass, based on 189,273 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PEUGEOT 308?
- The most common reason the PEUGEOT 308 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 49.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the PEUGEOT 308's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PEUGEOT service history guide for how to check and keep one.