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AD03 VOC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,018 mi
Last recorded169,018 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VOC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 169,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is also bald on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Hub mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 150,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 137,728 miles

Front brake discs rusted on inner surface

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 131,222 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2015 131,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs rusting

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,792 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust section rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre getting low

N/S/R tyre getting low

Fail 6 Feb 2012 98,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre getting low

N/S/R tyre getting low

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,157 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,316 miles

Noise from rear brake drums when rotated.

O/S/R tyre worn low.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 87,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Noise from rear brake drums when rotated.

O/S/R tyre worn low.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,329 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 83,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 80,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 74,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,805 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 VOC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VOC, 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 VOC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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