2018 Peugeot 3008 2.0L Diesel · AE13 EVO

A pattern of emerging wear on consumable components has surfaced in the most recent inspection, marking the first recorded advisories since the vehicle entered the MOT testing regime. While the 2026-04-17 test resulted in a pass, the presence of thinning front brake pads on both the nearside and offside and a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit indicates that the vehicle is now entering a phase of required maintenance for wear-and-tear items. This follows a period of four consecutive years from 2022 to 2025 where no defects or advisories were noted, suggesting a transition from a period of minimal component degradation to active usage-related wear. The vehicle's mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old car, with a total of 24,141 miles recorded representing an average annual accumulation of approximately 3,018 miles. This usage pattern suggests the vehicle has spent significant time stationary or has been used strictly for short-distance trips. Mechanically, such low annual mileage can mean that while major drivetrain or suspension components may have low cumulative wear, the vehicle has not been subjected to the regular, high-speed motorway running that helps clear carbon deposits from engines or maintain consistent component movement. During a physical inspection and test drive, attention should be directed toward the braking system and tyre condition. Given the advisory regarding the thinning front brake pads on the nearside and offside, a test drive should include several firm braking applications to check for any pulsation through the brake pedal or unusual squealing noises, which can indicate the pads have reached the limit of their effective friction material. Furthermore, the nearside rear tyre being worn on the edge at 2.8mm warrants a check for uneven tread wear patterns; if the wear is disproportionate to the centre of the tyre, it may indicate an alignment issue or a suspension geometry problem that should be investigated. The historical record also includes a single failure in June 2021 regarding low headlamp aim on both the nearside and offside, though this was resolved at the time. While the recent history is relatively clean, the transition from zero advisories to multiple wear-related items in 2026 suggests that the current owner will soon need to address basic servicing requirements. Prospective buyers should verify if the front brake pads and the nearside rear tyre have been replaced since the April 2026 test to ensure the vehicle meets current legal standards for tread depth and braking efficiency.