2016 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · ES02 AMY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving mechanical presentation. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2026 at 47,943 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. This follows a period of clean passes in the preceding two years, suggesting that the current ownership is addressing maintenance issues as they arise in earlier tests. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per annum. There is a significant spike in usage recorded between November 2022 (30,482 miles) and November 2023 (63,736 miles), where the car covered over 33,000 miles in a single year. However, usage dropped considerably since, with only 6,207 miles driven in the last eighteen months. Such intermittent use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or flat-spotting if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that showed early wear in the past. The 2022 test flagged thin nearside rear brake pads and uneven tyre wear, which could indicate past alignment issues or a sticking caliper. While the 2023 advisory regarding a cut nearside front tyre was resolved, subsequent clean tests suggest these were replaced. Given the low annual mileage, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and the brake discs for surface corrosion, as these parts often age through time rather than through high mileage.