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AE02 VXG

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,184 mi
Last recorded167,184 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VXG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 167,184 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 167,152 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 157,120 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 157,109 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 144,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front headlamp washer not working (HIDs fitted)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 144,514 miles

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

offside front headlamp washer not working (HIDs fitted)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 130,313 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 130,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2010 119,114 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2010 110,602 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 110,597 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 101,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,822 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 95,868 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 95,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,233 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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AE02 VXG is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,934 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 AE02 VXG, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE02 VXG registered?

AE02 VXG is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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