2012 Peugeot 308 Active HDI 1.6L Diesel · RNZ 8024

The Peugeot 308 passed its most recent MOT on 4 October 2025 at 93,971 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the supplied history reads as broadly stable. The only blemish sits in two earlier failures dated 28 March 2023 at 78,451 miles and 20 September 2025 at 93,677 miles, both logged with no defects recorded, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault on the vehicle itself. A clean pass followed each failure within days, confirming the car was roadworthy once the paperwork was resolved. Recorded mileage shows light-to-moderate use for a 2012 vehicle. The odometer moved from 78,555 miles at the April 2023 pass to 86,065 miles by August 2024, then jumped to 93,677 miles by September 2025. That equates to roughly 6,700 miles per year overall, sitting close to typical for the age, with the final twelve months showing slightly elevated accumulation of about 7,600 miles. The DVSA data is sparse between 2023 and 2024 and carries no advisories on any test, so we have no recorded wear indicators on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion to weigh. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the usual high-age Peugeot HDI weak points despite the blank advisory sheet. The 308 of this era commonly develops corroded subframe mounts, tired front coil springs, and worn rear suspension bushes by the mid-90,000-mile mark. The 1.6 HDI drivetrain warrants a cold-start smoke and emissions check, and the clutch hydraulic circuit should be tested for spongey pedal travel. The twin 2025 tests nine days apart at near-identical mileage suggest the seller simply rebooked after a clerical fail, not a concealed defect. Treat the no-advisory record as a sign the car was presented tidy, but verify brake disc thickness, exhaust hangers, and underbody structural integrity before purchase.