Peugeot 308 (2011)
2011 Peugeot 308
CarHunch analysed 13,407 real MOT records for the 2011 Peugeot 308. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Peugeot 308's 78.8% pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, putting it in unremarkable territory — but the genuinely concerning detail is that 46.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the threshold where you'd want extra caution. Diesel versions (78.3% pass rate) perform marginally worse than petrol (80.2%), suggesting the diesel engines may require closer inspection.
At nearly 73,000 miles median, these 13-year-old cars are showing their age through an average of 3 failures and nearly 18 advisories per test. The high advisory count points to accumulated wear rather than catastrophic problems, which is typical for a car of this age, but you should budget for steady maintenance costs. Before committing to any 308 from this year, have a pre-purchase inspection that specifically examines the brake system and suspension — these are the usual culprits driving both the failures and the dangerous defect flag.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2011 Peugeot 308
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.
- ⚠️ 46.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (74%) | 9,869 | 78.3% | 3.14 |
| Petrol (26%) | 3,538 | 80.2% | 2.88 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Peugeot 308 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 2011 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 55,599 and 91,316 miles.
2011 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road
8,048 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Peugeot 308
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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50.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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31.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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