2012 Peugeot 308 · 35,781 MOT tests
2012 Peugeot 308 reliability
2012 Peugeot 308s fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 308 years (35,781 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 39.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 87,779
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,781
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6.9% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot 308
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.6%
- Suspension12.1%
- Brakes10%
- Tyres8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.93%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.66%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.92%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.86%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 308 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Peugeot 308 reliable?
2012 Peugeot 308s fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 308 years (35,781 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Peugeot 308 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.93% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.07% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Peugeot 308 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Peugeot 308 shows 87,779 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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