2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6L Diesel · AE13 OAB

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deferred mechanical repairs and component wear. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 91,831 miles passed, it introduced new advisories regarding oil misting on both rear shock absorbers and a distorted offside front wheel. This indicates the beginning of suspension component failure following a period where the owner only addressed faults when they reached an MOT failure threshold, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable usage spike between May 2023 at 67,168 miles and April 2024 at 79,812 miles, where over 12,000 miles were covered in a single year. The subsequent intervals return to roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles per test. This acceleration in use likely correlates with the increased wear observed on consumable components noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The offside front road wheel has been flagged as distorted in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting a past impact or curb damage that could have affected wheel alignment or bearings. The offside front service brake binding recorded in 2024 requires a physical check for a sticking caliper or slider pins to ensure it does not return. Furthermore, the misting on the rear shock absorbers in the 2025 advisory suggests the seals are failing and will eventually require replacement to prevent a total damping failure.