2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,793 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,793 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    288 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    166 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    95 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    61 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Lights & electrics6.2%
  3. Brakes3.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2019 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,793 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).