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A13 DTL

2001 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DTL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,601 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension legs top mounts corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both bumpers damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres showing slight wear

rear suspension & roll bar rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2023 65,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers / both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,947 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 61,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,938 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,126 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front roll bar link minor wear

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,222 miles

both front tyres showing wear

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

nearside body sill damage

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,380 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all inner brake disc surfaces corroded

offside front driveshaft abs ring cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,333 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front abs rotor corroded/cracked

rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,452 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front / rear subframes etc surface rust

fuel tank support frame rusty

nearside outer sill damaged

rear brake disc inner surfaces surface rust

Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,542 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank frame corroded

nearside body sill damaged

slight rust on rear subframe & suspension components

Fail 12 Oct 2011 26,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front & rear subframes, fuel tank frame surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,082 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front & rear subframes, fuel tank frame surface rust

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust on front & rear subframes

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,386 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap warning light illuminated

rear bumper damaged

slight rust marks on both offside brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 13,404 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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A13 DTL is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 108,789 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 DTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 DTL is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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