2022 Peugeot 308 — MOT failures & pass rate
4,229 MOT tests on the 2022 Peugeot 308 are in this dataset, and 92.0% of them passed. That is effectively the same as small family cars of a similar age (8.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 118 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 308 fails 6.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.4 points.
The petrol cars hold up better: 7.5% fail against 10.1% for hybrid, a 2.5-point gap across 3,376 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 242 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 97 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.7% | 73 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 52 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 21 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 118 |
| 2 | Washers | 65 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 44 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 43 |
| 5 | Wipers | 16 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.0% | 973 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.7% | 453 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 186 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 60 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.3% | 54 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 40 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,500 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,467 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 233 | 9.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,650 | 7.5% |
| Diesel | 853 | 7.8% |
| Hybrid | 726 | 10.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 | 3.7% |
| 2025 | 4,141 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 308
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Peugeot 308s pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 4,229 2022 Peugeot 308 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Peugeot 308?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.3%).
Does the 2022 308 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 9.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,229 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.