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AD03 ASZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ASZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 93,334 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,012 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 89,012 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,291 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,680 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 23,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 23,741 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 20,875 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 20,875 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 15,180 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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AD03 ASZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 ASZ, 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 AD03 ASZ registered?

AD03 ASZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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