Peugeot 308: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.3% of Peugeot 308 MOT tests — 55,036 tests out of 869,451. It shows up most on 2007 and 2014 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8,384 | 7.4% |
| 2008 | 70,854 | 6.8% |
| 2009 | 90,110 | 6.5% |
| 2010 | 90,228 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 65,628 | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 67,673 | 6.3% |
| 2013 | 68,729 | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 77,319 | 6.9% |
| 2015 | 86,289 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 88,614 | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 53,660 | 6.2% |
| 2018 | 48,980 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 32,354 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 12,548 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 3,610 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 4,229 | 5.7% |
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.