2013 Peugeot 308 1.6L Diesel · ST13 AEF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2025‑08‑29 at 69,494 miles with no defects recorded, confirming it is currently roadworthy. However the preceding test on 2025‑08‑20 at 69,477 miles revealed multiple failures – registration plate lamp, direction indicators, brake fluctuations, front brake disc wear and a worn suspension ball joint – indicating a recent worsening of brake and suspension condition before corrective work was completed. Mileage accumulation has been low overall, averaging roughly 5,350 miles per year over 13 years, which suggests lighter use or periods of storage. The biggest jump occurred between the 2020‑10‑23 test (47,408 miles) and the 2021‑10‑20 test (59,560 miles), adding over 12,000 miles in about ten months. Subsequent intervals show a slower rise, with only about 2,200 miles added between 2024‑10‑16 and 2025‑08‑29, reflecting a recent reduction in usage. MOT entries have been recorded annually and the latest test is within the past eleven months, keeping the record current. Recurring faults centre on the braking and suspension systems. Front brake discs were noted as significantly worn in 2025 and previously advised as corroded in 2021. Brake pedal fluctuation was recorded on both front axles in 2025. Suspension issues include a corroded offside rear coil spring in 2024, a worn front suspension arm pin/bush, and an excessively worn offside front lower suspension ball joint in 2025. Steering play at the inner rack joint was advised in 2024, and sub‑frame corrosion was noted while structural rigidity remained acceptable. Earlier history also shows a split CV joint boot in 2021 and intermittent registration plate lamp failures in 2017 and 2025. Tyre wear advisories appeared in 2016, and direction indicator colour faults were recorded in 2025. A prospective buyer should inspect the front brake discs for uneven wear and test pedal feel for any fluctuation. Suspension components – particularly the rear coil spring, front ball joint, and arm bush – need visual and mechanical examination for corrosion or excessive play. Steering should be checked for excessive rack joint play. The CV joint boots should be inspected for splits, and the registration plate lamp and rear direction indicators verified for proper operation. Finally, tyre tread depths on all four tyres must be measured to ensure they are above the legal limit.