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AD03 AUH

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,944 mi
Last recorded177,944 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 AUH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 177,944 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 177,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 172,615 miles

offside rear pads low compared to nearside

Fail 11 Apr 2016 172,612 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 60 kg force (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear pads low compared to nearside

one offside rear side light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2015 164,648 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 164,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

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

Front strut tops stiff

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 153,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 140,322 miles

both front brake pad sensor wires have been cut

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and approaching limit

front brake discs starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

n/s headlamp beam image slightly dim

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight movement in o/s/r top inner tie bar bush

slight movement in top of steering column

Fail 12 Apr 2013 140,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake pad sensor wires have been cut

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and approaching limit

front brake discs starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

n/s headlamp beam image slightly dim

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight movement in o/s/r top inner tie bar bush

slight movement in top of steering column

Pass 9 Mar 2012 129,362 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damage

near side front fog lamp damage

Fail 3 Mar 2012 129,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damage

near side front fog lamp damage

Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,539 miles

near side front bumper damaged,below headlamp.

near side rear and off side rear top tie bar outter joints have slight play.

near side rear exhaust silencer box outter skin corroded.

turbo pipe loose,bracket insecure behind radiator.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 125,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front bumper damaged,below headlamp.

near side rear and off side rear top tie bar outter joints have slight play.

near side rear exhaust silencer box outter skin corroded.

turbo pipe loose,bracket insecure behind radiator.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,022 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s/f outer sill

slight misting of oil around gearbox area

slight movement in both rear inner tie bar bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2010 110,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

slight catching noise from n/s/f wheel when rotated

slight damage to n/s/f outer sill

slight misting of oil around gearbox area

slight movement in both rear inner tie bar bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,404 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 81,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,588 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 AUH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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