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A25 GDS

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,411 mi
Last recorded105,411 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 GDS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 105,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 104,640 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 104,588 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 104,182 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear silencer

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between cat and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 104,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 103,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 103,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 103,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 102,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 102,776 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2015 102,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 93,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 72,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 62,444 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 53,773 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 47,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres getting low

Pass 16 May 2006 24,382 miles

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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A25 GDS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 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 A25 GDS, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A25 GDS registered?

A25 GDS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is A25 GDS safe to buy?

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