Peugeot 308 (2013)
2013 Peugeot 308
CarHunch analysed 12,066 real MOT records for the 2013 Peugeot 308. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Peugeot 308 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.9% first-time pass rate, and nearly half of these cars (47.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a genuine concern for any buyer. Diesel variants, which make up 92% of the cohort, pass at 77.7%, while petrol versions fare marginally better at 80.5%, though the difference is modest.
At around 64,500 miles median, these cars show typical wear for their age, yet they're racking up an average of 2.89 failures and 15.3 advisories per test, suggesting routine maintenance issues are common. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brake components, which dominate the advisory list on this generation.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2013 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.
- ⚠️ 47.7% 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 (92%) | 11,129 | 77.7% | 2.92 |
| Petrol (8%) | 936 | 80.5% | 2.56 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 70% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 49,295 and 82,614 miles.
2013 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 9,445 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 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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57.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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54.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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24.6%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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