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AD03 VWL

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,189 mi
Last recorded104,189 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VWL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,189 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,101 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,889 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,185 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 94,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,138 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre sidewall very slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,644 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,209 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 62,167 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,167 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,522 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 53,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,810 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,259 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,085 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 VWL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

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

Is AD03 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VWL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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