Peugeot 308 (2011)
2011 Peugeot 308
CarHunch analysed 13,407 real MOT records for the 2011 Peugeot 308.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.
The 2011 Peugeot 308 has a decent first-time pass rate (78.8%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 13,407 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 13,407 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2011 Peugeot 308
Based on MOT data from 13,407 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 (74%) | 9,869 | 78.3% | 3.14 |
| Petrol (26%) | 3,538 | 80.2% | 2.88 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 189,459 Peugeot 308 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Peugeot 308 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 2011 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 55,599 and 91,316 miles.
2011 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2011 Peugeot 308s are still active.
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.
* 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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