2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,434 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,434 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    492 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    423 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension21.4%
  2. Lights & electrics20.9%
  3. Brakes20.0%
  4. Tyres9.6%
  5. Body & chassis7.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  8. Steering4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2011 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,434 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).