2015 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · BT65 VHA

The 2015 Peugeot 308 passed its most recent MOT on 26 January 2026 at the recorded mileage of 130,425 miles, with no advisories or defects logged. This represents a pass following a failed test on the same date in March 2025, suggesting the issues that caused the failure were rectified between tests. Across the five recorded entries, two passes and two failures appear on identical dates in 2024 and 2025, with a clean pass in early 2026. The pattern is not strongly indicative of an ongoing mechanical decline, but the pairing of immediate fail-and-pass outcomes on the same day in two consecutive years points to repeat rectification work rather than steady deterioration. The mileage progression across the available record covers the vehicle's working life up to 130,425 miles, which averages roughly 11,857 miles per year over eleven years, sitting within typical expectations for a car of this age. The presence of a current 2026 test means the record is fully up to date as of today, and no long gaps in testing are evident, indicating continuous use rather than extended standing periods. Higher-mileage examples of the Peugeot 308 commonly experience accelerated wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and clutch components, so the cumulative mileage warrants attention even though the MOT file itself does not document specific component wear. Because both recorded failures show no defects in the supplied data, it is impossible to confirm from this record alone which systems triggered the refusals. A prospective buyer should arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on the suspension arms, rear torsion beam bushes, and front strut top mounts, as these are known wear points on the 308 platform. The brakes should be checked for binding calipers and uneven disc wear, particularly at the rear, while a thorough examination underneath for corrosion to the subframe, sill seams, and exhaust mounting points is strongly advised given the car's age and mileage band. Given the mixed outcome of two failures against three passes, the absence of advisory detail, and the high accumulated mileage, residual mechanical risk remains present despite the clean January 2026 result. A buying score of 55 with a Medium risk level reflects an MOT file that is currently compliant but offers limited reassurance on long-term component durability.