Peugeot 308 Sr HDI (2012)
2012 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI
CarHunch analysed 198 real MOT records for the 2012 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Peugeot 308 SR HDi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 57.8%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting this diesel model struggles with reliability as it ages. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this dataset, so safety isn't the issue—it's routine wear and maintenance failures dragging the score down.
At 108,700 miles median and 115,600 miles average, these cars are well-used for their age, which partly explains the high failure rate of 0.59 failures per vehicle. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine's fuel system, turbo, and emissions components, as the numbers suggest these are where problems emerge.
What to check before buying a 2012 Peugeot 308 Sr 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 (98%) | 195 | 57.4% | 0.58 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 3 | 89.2% | 0.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Peugeot 308 Sr 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 2012 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI vehicles fall between 89,613 and 129,630 miles.
2012 Peugeot 308 Sr HDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 97 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% 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.
MOT History Averages
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