2015 Peugeot 308 2.0L Diesel · HY15 AEL

The 2015 Peugeot 308 holds a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA examination on 14 March 2026 at 65,527 miles recording a pass and no defects. Maintenance trend across the available history stays stable, showing zero advisories on every test. An oddity appears on 15 November 2025: the car failed at 65,268 miles with no defects listed, then passed later that same day at 65,278 miles. This pattern signals an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than any worsening mechanical fault. Odometer readings indicate low usage for an eleven-year-old car, totalling 65,527 miles or roughly 5,957 miles per year. The record moves from 49,429 miles at the 31 March 2023 test to 61,257 miles by 6 September 2024, an accumulation of about 11,828 miles over seventeen months, then slows to only 4,270 miles up to the November 2025 tests. Such a pattern suggests extended periods of standing between the 2023 and 2024 checks, followed by lighter recent use. The sparse but clean MOT entries show no gap longer than eighteen months, implying the previous keeper maintained statutory testing even with limited mileage. Given the absence of recorded advisories, the buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of age-related components that low-mileage but older vehicles commonly conceal. The tester noted no corrosion or structural integrity issues, yet Peugeot 308 platforms of this era can develop rust at sill seams and subframe mounts; a ramp check is prudent. Suspension bushes and coil springs may exhibit perishing from intermittent use rather than wear, and brake discs could show surface pitting if the car stood wet. Exhaust emissions passed cleanly, but a cold-start evaluation on the petrol or diesel powertrain should confirm no intermittent lambda sensor faults. The failed test with zero defects warrants verification of the V5C and DVSA failure reason, as it may reflect a mislogged certificate rather than a fault. Overall, the documentary history supports a well-kept low-mileage example, though in-person scrutiny of brakes, tyres, and underbody remains essential before purchase.