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Peugeot 508 Active HDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 508 Active HDI reliable? We analysed 1,229 real MOT tests across 221 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,229 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.3%
Typical Mileage
107,108mi
Annual Mileage
8,928mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 508 Active HDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 508 Active HDI.

Peugeot 508 Active HDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot 508 Active HDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot 508 Active HDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot 508 Active HDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,579 mi/yr
Typical
8,928 mi/yr
Average
10,980 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,683 mi/yr

Peugeot 508 Active HDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 508 Active HDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
107,108 mi
75th Percentile
135,926 mi
95th Percentile
186,992 mi
Max Recorded
353,013 mi

How Does the Peugeot 508 Active HDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot 508 Active HDI THIS CAR 85.3% 1,229 107,108 mi — yrs
Peugeot 206 67.7% 9,831,622 65,066 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 307 67.5% 5,095,133 73,548 mi 25 yrs
Peugeot 207 70.9% 4,554,199 59,259 mi 20 yrs
Vauxhall Insignia Ltd ED Cdti Eco S/s 86.1% 735 88,291 mi — yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 508 Active HDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 508 Active HDI?

The Peugeot 508 Active HDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.3% across 1,229 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Peugeot 508 Active HDI owner drives around 8,928 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Peugeot 508 Active HDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 508 Active HDI reliable?
Based on 1,229 MOT tests, the Peugeot 508 Active HDI has a 85.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 508 Active HDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 508 Active HDI do per year?
The typical Peugeot 508 Active HDI does around 8,928 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 508 Active HDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 508 Active HDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.