2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Peugeot 308 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,542 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    85 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    68 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    51 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.8%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Brakes2.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.2%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2020 Peugeot 308?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2020 Peugeot 308 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,542 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Peugeot 308?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Peugeot 308 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).