Peugeot 3008 Active HDI (2012)
2012 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI
CarHunch analysed 609 real MOT records for the 2012 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2012 Peugeot 3008 HDi struggles on its first MOT attempt, passing just 67.2% of the time against the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests accumulated wear or design vulnerabilities at this age. The good news is that no dangerous defects have been recorded in this cohort, so while it's failing more often than other cars, the failures aren't safety-critical.
At 96,000 miles, these cars are running right where you'd expect for their age, but they're averaging 0.78 failures per vehicle, which is notably high for a diesel SUV of this generation. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the common failure points—likely suspension, exhaust, or emissions components—and budget for remedial work before the next test.
The 2012 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 609 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2012 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI
Based on MOT data from 609 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 600 | 86.5% | 0.78 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,993 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI vehicles fall between 77,944 and 112,619 miles.
2012 Peugeot 3008 Active HDI — Still on the Road
Most 2012 Peugeot 3008 Active HDIs are still being driven.
Strong survival — 344 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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