2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,617 MOT tests in 2024. 68.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time68.5%
Failed or needed repairs31.5%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,617 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    761 marked dangerous
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    545 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    351 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Tyres9.7%
  3. Suspension9.3%
  4. Brakes7.1%
  5. Body & chassis5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2015 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 68.5% of 2015 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,617 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 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).