2020 Peugeot 308 · 5,648 MOT tests
2020 Peugeot 308 reliability
2020 Peugeot 308s fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 308 years (5,648 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- 13.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 308s: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,260
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,648
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 5.8% of tests fail here (84% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Peugeot 308
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
- Suspension0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.24%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.96%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.87%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.62%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.92%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.16%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.54%)
Other years
Every Peugeot 308 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Peugeot 308 reliable?
2020 Peugeot 308s fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 308 years (5,648 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Peugeot 308 MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (1.24% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Peugeot 308 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Peugeot 308 shows 29,260 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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