Peugeot 308 Active HDI (2015)
2015 Peugeot 308 Active HDI
CarHunch analysed 352 real MOT records for the 2015 Peugeot 308 Active HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Peugeot 308 Active HDi passes its MOT first time in only 66.6% of cases, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests this diesel model is more prone to issues than most comparable vehicles—though the complete absence of dangerous defects is a reassuring sign. At a median mileage of 74,201 km for a nine-year-old car, these vehicles have been driven a normal distance, yet they're still averaging 0.39 failures per test, pointing to wear-related problems that accumulate even at ordinary mileage rates.
The lack of advisories (0.0 per vehicle) is unusual and may simply reflect how this data was recorded, but the low pass rate is the real story here: nearly one in three examples fails their MOT, mainly small mechanical issues rather than safety-critical ones. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and assume remedial work will be needed soon after purchase.
What to check before buying a 2015 Peugeot 308 Active HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 349 | 66.5% | 0.38 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 76.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Peugeot 308 Active HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Peugeot 308 Active HDI vehicles fall between 56,925 and 90,023 miles.
2015 Peugeot 308 Active HDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 224 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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