Peugeot 308: brakes MOT failures
Of the 869,451 Peugeot 308 MOT tests in this dataset, 6.1% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8,384 | 11.3% |
| 2008 | 70,854 | 10.3% |
| 2009 | 90,110 | 9.0% |
| 2010 | 90,228 | 8.0% |
| 2011 | 65,628 | 8.0% |
| 2012 | 67,673 | 7.7% |
| 2013 | 68,729 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 77,319 | 4.7% |
| 2015 | 86,289 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 88,614 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 53,660 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 48,980 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 32,354 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 12,548 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 3,610 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 4,229 | 1.2% |
Methodology & source. 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.