Peugeot 308 (2015)
2015 Peugeot 308
CarHunch analysed 15,147 real MOT records for the 2015 Peugeot 308. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Peugeot 308 is marginally more reliable than average, with an 82% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, but the concerning figure here is that 43.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd want to see. Petrol versions are noticeably more dependable (84.7% pass rate) than diesel models (81.2%), so if you have a choice, lean petrol.
At 63,257 miles median, these cars are well-used nine-year-olds, which is typical for the age. The average of 1.84 failures per test and 11.2 advisories per vehicle suggests wear items and minor issues are common, so budget for brake work and suspension checks—and before buying any 308 from this generation, ask the seller for a full MOT history to check whether it's one of the unlucky vehicles with previous dangerous defects logged.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2015 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.
- ⚠️ 43.6% 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 (77%) | 11,647 | 81.2% | 1.92 |
| Petrol (23%) | 3,499 | 84.7% | 1.56 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 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 2015 Peugeot 308 vehicles fall between 48,905 and 81,744 miles.
2015 Peugeot 308 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,996 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 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 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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