2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,969 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,969 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    485 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    401 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.7%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.3%
  2. Brakes18.0%
  3. Suspension17.9%
  4. Tyres9.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2012 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2012 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,969 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Peugeot 308?

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

Is the 2012 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).