2012 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · GF61 ADO

The vehicle presents a broadly roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 128,990 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded, roughly five months before the present date. Prior annual examinations from March 2023 through March 2025 also yielded passes with clean sheets. The sole anomaly remains the 1 March 2024 failure at 113,395 miles that listed no defects, reversed by a pass three days later at identical mileage. This pattern indicates consistent upkeep rather than escalating faults. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 2012 hatchback. The record shows 100,559 miles at the 9 March 2023 test, rising to 113,395 miles by 4 March 2024, then 123,711 miles on 7 March 2025, and 128,990 miles at the February 2026 test. Annual distances ran near 12,800 miles, 10,300 miles, then slowed to roughly 5,300 miles across the final eleven months. No extended gaps appear between tests; the owner maintained continuous annual compliance. Such a clean linear history implies disciplined servicing intervals rather than neglect. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components that MOT sheets omit when no advisories exist. The tester recorded no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or binding calipers issues, yet a fourteen-year-old Peugeot at nearly 129,000 miles will likely show fatigue in those areas. Examine structural integrity around sills and subframes for rust, check exhaust emissions hardware for degradation, and verify brake caliper operation. The unexplained March 2024 failure mandates obtaining the DVSA failure reason to rule out a hidden mechanical rejection. The absence of minor consumable advisories such as tyre tread or wiper blades across five tests suggests either meticulous pre-test preparation or casual recording practices by previous owners. Either way, the documented trajectory shows no worsening trend and supports a verdict of acceptable roadworthiness for its age and mileage.