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AD03 VWG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

241,997 mi
Last recorded241,997 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VWG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 241,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 241,793 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 241,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 241,082 miles

Offside Front osf brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2023 239,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 238,857 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 238,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 238,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2x holes along inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 237,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 237,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 235,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 234,174 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 234,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 231,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 227,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 220,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 212,965 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 201,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 201,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 188,795 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 162,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 140,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 110,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,631 miles

drivers side outer brakepad wearing low

front brake discs lipped

passenger wiper blade rubber splitting

Fail 29 Mar 2007 52,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,836 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 VWG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

AD03 VWG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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