Peugeot Autocruise MOT pass rate & common failures
1,007 MOT tests on the Peugeot Autocruise (1998–2017) give it an 85.6% pass rate. That is 7.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 22.1%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.9%) and brakes (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, service brake performance and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 31 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.1% in the 0-30k band and 23.8% in the 60-90k band, a 14.6-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 13.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Autocruise model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 55 | 65.5% | 34.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 66 | 69.7% | 30.3% | Brakes |
| 2006 | 105 | 80.0% | 20.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 53 | 73.6% | 26.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 50 | 86.0% | 14.0% | Visibility |
| 2013 | 116 | 96.5% | 3.5% | Visibility |
| 2014 | 172 | 93.6% | 6.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 101 | 93.1% | 6.9% | Visibility |
| 2016 | 107 | 90.6% | 9.3% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 69 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.3% | 43 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 39 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.6% | 36 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 22 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.1% | 21 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 11 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 31 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 31 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 22 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 21 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 15 |
| 7 | Stop lamp | 15 |
| 8 | Washers | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 13.3% | 134 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.3% | 114 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 75 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.0% | 71 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.6% | 66 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.0% | 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 | 461 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 449 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 80 | 23.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 166 | 11.5% |
| 2022 | 199 | 16.1% |
| 2023 | 188 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 224 | 16.5% |
| 2025 | 230 | 15.7% |
What to check before buying a Peugeot Autocruise
- Lighting & signalling (6.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (3.9% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Peugeot Autocruise?
85.6% of the 1,007 Peugeot Autocruise MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 14.4% fail rate, across model years 1998–2017.
What does the Peugeot Autocruise most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.9% of tests, then brakes (4.3%).
How much does mileage affect Autocruise MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 23.8% for 60-90k, a 14.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,007 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.